Cicoria e Olive

Cicoria e Olive is a vibrant Italian salad that combines the earthy bitterness of chicory with the briny richness of olives. This healthy dish is perfect as a light appetizer or a refreshing side salad.

Ingredients

• Chicory (Cicoria) - 200 grams
• Black olives, pitted - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Rinse the chicory thoroughly under cold water, then shake off excess water and roughly chop it into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicory, pitted black olives, and halved cherry tomatoes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
5. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top and give the salad one last gentle toss before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from chicory and tomatoes.
• Supports heart health due to the presence of healthy fats from olive oil.

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