Salada de Peixe Defumado

Salada de Peixe Defumado is a vibrant Brazilian salad featuring smoked fish, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that brings together flavors and textures in a refreshing dish. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, this salad is packed with protein and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Smoked fish (e.g., salmon or mackerel) - 200 grams
• Mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach) - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/2 small, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the ingredients: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
3. Flake the smoked fish into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from smoked fish, promoting heart health.

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