Ensalada Mixta

Ensalada Mixta is a vibrant and refreshing Spanish salad that combines a variety of fresh vegetables and legumes, making it a nutritious and satisfying dish. Perfect for a light meal or as a side, this vegan version captures the essence of traditional flavors with a wholesome twist.

Ingredients

• Lettuce - 100 grams, torn
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1/2 medium, diced
• Chickpeas (canned, rinsed) - 200 grams
• Olives (green or black) - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the torn lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
2. Add the rinsed chickpeas and sliced olives to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
5. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, which supports digestive health.

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