Information
Course: appetizer, side dish
Total time: under 30 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: 4-6 servings
Notes
The moorish influence on this Andalucian salad is noted in its name (any word beginning with “al” is of Arab origin) and in the use of cumin in the dressing, which lends a distinctive and very pleasant flavor to the salad.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped
- ½ teaspoon crushed or ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 escarole, cut in pieces
- Cured black olives and hard-boiled egg slices or wedges for garnish
Directions
In a blender or processor beat the tomato, cumin, garlic, paprika, and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Blend until smooth. Gradually pour in the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil, the vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the escarole on individual salad plates. Spoon on the dressing and decorate with the olives and eggs.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information is based on 6 servings and on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving. Nutritional information does not include Garnishes.
145 kcal
5 % daily value
19 % daily value
4 % daily value
382 mg
19 mg
2 g
1 g
3 g
5 g
0 mg
313 mg
2 g
14 g
6 % daily value