Bresaola and Tomato Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Bresaola and Tomato Salad, a quick and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe pairs the delicate, savory richness of bresaola with the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the peppery bite of fresh arugula. Topped with shavings of nutty Parmesan cheese and a bright, tangy vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Finished with fragrant fresh basil, it’s as stunning to look at as it is delicious to taste. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this Italian-inspired salad is ideal as a light appetizer, refreshing side dish, or even a quick lunch. Perfect for fans of bresaola recipes, tomato-based salads, and healthy Mediterranean flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g Bresaola
- 250 g Cherry tomatoes
- 100 g Arugula
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 10 pieces Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Set aside.
Place the arugula in a large salad bowl.
Roll the slices of bresaola into small cones and arrange them on top of the arugula.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan cheese into thin strips and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and aroma.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 3105 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 72.2 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 664 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1769 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
