Chorizo Salad
Savor the bold and vibrant flavors of a Chorizo Salad, a tantalizing fusion of smoky chorizo sausage, crisp mixed greens, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfectly balanced with crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, and creamy feta cheese, this hearty salad is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish strikes the perfect harmony between savory and fresh, making it an ideal option for lunch, dinner, or a light gathering. Bursting with color, texture, and rich Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Chorizo Salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave your taste buds craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Chorizo sausage
- 150 grams Mixed salad greens
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 small Cucumber
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chorizo sausage. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the chorizo cooks, wash and dry the salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the cucumber into half-moons. Add them to the salad bowl along with the salad greens.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the cooked chorizo crumbles and serve immediately. Enjoy your flavorful Chorizo Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% | |
*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.
