Warm Chorizo Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Warm Chorizo Salad, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for lunch or an easy dinner. Featuring smoky, golden-browned chorizo slices tossed with fresh mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red onion, this salad delivers bold, savory bites in every forkful. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice ties everything together, while a hint of paprika and garlic infuses the dish with rich, aromatic warmth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with crusty bread for a satisfying finish. Whether served as a standalone meal or an impressive starter, this warm salad brings comfort and sophistication to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g chorizo sausage
- 150 g mixed salad greens
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 slices crusty bread (optional)
Instructions
Slice the chorizo into thin rounds, approximately 5mm thick.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the sliced chorizo to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until it begins to release its oils and turns golden. Stir occasionally.
Add the minced garlic, paprika, and red onion to the skillet with the chorizo. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Place the mixed salad greens in a large serving bowl. Add the warm chorizo mixture, including any flavorful oil from the skillet, on top of the greens.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes over the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, optionally with sliced crusty bread on the side for scooping up the deliciousness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2079 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.5 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.4 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 6347 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1316 mg | 28% | |
*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.
