Ensalada de Pavo

Ensalada de Pavo is a refreshing and protein-packed Spanish salad featuring tender turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner, bringing a taste of Spain to your table.

Ensalada de Pavo
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cooked turkey breast - 200 grams, diced
  • Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and lettuce) - 150 grams
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
  • Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
  • Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Add the diced turkey breast to the salad and pour the dressing over the mixture.
  4. Toss everything gently to combine, making sure the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, promoting muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

Tags

SpanishHigh ProteinSalad