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Ensalada Verde Española

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, Ensalada Verde Española is a vibrant salad that celebrates the fresh produce of the Mediterranean. Traditionally served as a refreshing side dish, it embodies the Spanish love for simple, high-quality ingredients. Today, this salad is enjoyed globally, often customized with various toppings and dressings to suit local tastes.

SpanishESside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cucumbers
1 green apple
1/4 head of lettuce
1 avocado
cilantro
1 small clove of garlic
1 lemon
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
salt to taste
spinach (optional)
collagen (optional)

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Kale adds nutrients while iceberg is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

1

Peel and remove the seeds from the cucumbers, then chop them into thin pieces.

2

Chop the green apple into small pieces, removing the skin.

3

Chop 1/4 of a head of lettuce into fine pieces.

4

In a blender, add the whole avocado.

5

Add a small clove of garlic to the blender, cutting it in half if it's large.

6

Squeeze in the juice of either half or a whole lemon, depending on preference.

7

Add a pinch of ground pepper (white or black) to the blender.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the blender.

9

Pour in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring it's the kind meant for salads.

10

Add salt to taste, starting with a pinch.

11

Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of collagen to the blender.

12

Optionally, add a few pinches of spinach to the blender for added nutrition.

13

If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to help blend it.

14

Blend the mixture until smooth to create the vinaigrette.

15

In a bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, green apple, and chopped lettuce.

16

Pour the blended vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.

17

Mix everything together thoroughly to combine the flavors.

Equipment Needed

blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Spanish Green SaladEnsalada Verde
Local Name: Ensalada Verde Española

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