How To Make a Picada - Easy Catalan Style Pesto Recipe

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds umami without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat at a lower cost.

Slice the bread into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the garlic finely.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and paprika.

Arrange the sliced bread on a serving platter.

Layer the chorizo and salami slices on top of the bread.

Add chunks of cheese and olives around the meats.

Slice the tomatoes and peppers, and arrange them on the platter.

Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.

Serve immediately for dipping.

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