Best Spanish Salad Recipes

SAVORY SPANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Slice potatoes about 1/2-inch thick and place in a bowl.
• Whisk olive oil and vinegar together in a bowl; stir in garlic. Pour dressing over potatoes and lightly toss to coat.
• Mix red bell pepper, green olives, shallot, parsley, salt, and pepper into potatoes. Serve salad with lemon wedges to squeeze over each serving.

SPANISH CHARRED FENNEL, ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• Trim the feathery green fronds form the fennel and reserve for the garnish.
• Remove the stalks from the fennel and cut each fennel bulb into 4 or 6 wedges, depending on the size.
• Place into a well-oiled baking tin or tian - and drizzle over 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Roast them for about 40-45 minutes or until tender, caramelised and charred on the edges. (Turn them once or twice during cooking.).
• Allow them to cool.
• Peel and slice the oranges into segments, making sure there is no membrane or pith on them. Add the finely sliced red onion and olives to the orange segments.
• Whisk the remaining oil with the orange juice and season well.
• Add half of the chopped mint leaves to the vinaigrette, mix well.
• Pour half the dressing over the orange mixture and gently mix.
• When you wish to assemble the salad, build up the salad by layering the orange mixture and roast fennel bulbs in alternate layers.
• Drizzle with the remaining dressing and scatter the remaining chopped mint over the top.
• Finely chop the reserved fennel fronds and scatter them over the top, as the final flourish!
• Great served with barbequed poultry or meats, especially Duck or Lamb.

SIMPLE SPANISH GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well mixed.
• Just before serving, toss with salad.

SPANISH TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and arrange on a large platter with the onion. Sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and ½ tsp of the sugar. Leave to stand for 10 mins or up to 30 mins while you make the dressing.
• Tip the parsley, vinegar, olive oil, remaining sugar, garlic, half the almonds and a good pinch of salt into the small bowl of a food processor. Blitz to a pesto consistency, adding a dribble of water if you need to loosen it a little.
• Weave the slices of ham between the tomatoes and onion, creating a little height on the plate. Drizzle over the dressing, scatter with the remaining almonds and shavings of manchego. Drizzle over a little extra oil and serve.

SPANISH HAM AND MANCHEGO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, 3/4 cup of the manchego, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the ham, parsley and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup manchego and sprinkle with smoked paprika. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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CHILL OUT, SPANISH STYLE: YELLOW TOMATO GAZPACHO, TOASTED ALMOND BREADCRUMBS, TUNA SALAD STUFFED PIQUILLOS OR PLUM TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the gazpacho: Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cut an X in the bottom of each tomato, then drop into the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer the tomatoes to the ice bath to cool for 30 seconds, then peel, seed and chop the tomatoes. Place half the tomatoes, bread, celery, garlic, onion, chile pepper, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice and EVOO in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth, adding a splash of bottled water if needed to thin the soup. Pour the soup into a pitcher and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Adjust the seasoning and store in the refrigerator. For the breadcrumbs: Spread the torn bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden. Let cool, then put the bread in a food processor with the almonds. Process until crumbs form. For the stuffed piquillos or tomatoes: Drain and flake the tuna, then combine with the olives, parsley, celery, onions, lemon juice and EVOO. Season with pepper and add more EVOO to taste. Stuff the piquillos and/or tomatoes with the tuna salad. Ladle the gazpacho into bowls and serve topped with the breadcrumbs. Cook's Note: If you are not serving immediately, store the tuna salad and the gazpacho, covered, in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Store the breadcrumbs in an airtight container at room temperature.

SPANISH TORTILLA WITH TOMATO-PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and halve them lengthwise. Thinly slice them crosswise. Pat potatoes dry with a dish towel or paper towels. Toss potatoes with onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat and warm through. Add oil, then add potatoes and onion. (You need enough oil to almost cover the potatoes, so adjust amount according to your pan size.) Cook until potatoes are just tender enough to cut with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes, adjusting heat so vegetables do not burn or take on too much color. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes and onions to a colander set over a bowl and let cool. Reserve 3 1/2 tablespoons oil from the skillet to use for finishing the recipe. (You can reuse the rest of the remaining oil, too; store it in the refrigerator.)
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil in an oven-safe 8- to 9-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir potato mixture into eggs. Pour mixture into pan and use a spatula to flatten out surface. Cook, using spatula to occasionally loosen eggs from edges of pan, until top is almost set, with just a small amount of liquid remaining, about 5 minutes. Transfer to oven and cook until top is just set, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Slide tortilla onto a plate.
• In a large bowl, toss together tomato, pepper, scallion, garlic and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top tortilla with salad and serve warm or at room temperature.

SPANISH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Dice the potatoes; boil until just tender, then rinse in cold water.
• Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
• Chop the red pepper. Slice the radishes and olives.
• In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, salami, potatoes, pepper, peas, radishes and olives.
• In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sherry, olive oil, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and chill.
• To serve: Slice the red onion. Chop the hard boiled eggs and fold into the chicken mixture. Line salad bowls with Boston lettuce leaves and fill with the chicken salad. Garnish with asparagus spears, chopped parsley and red onion rings.

VEGAN SPANISH GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and place into a bowl.
• Combine olive oil, roasted red peppers, red onion, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small jar with a lid. Seal and shake vigorously until dressing is well blended.
• Pour dressing over green beans and mix to combine. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours for flavors to combine. Remove about 1 hour before serving to allow to come to room temperature. Serve over shredded lettuce.

SPANISH STYLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. In large bowl, rub chicken with 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp each smoked paprika, regular paprika, and salt and the garlic. Lay the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together vinegar and 4 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp each paprika and 1/2 tsp salt. Combine arugula, spinach, peppers adn almonds in large bowl., tossing gently to mix. Thinly slice hot chicken, add to salad, and toss with the dressing.

SPANISH GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in the microwave for 6-7 minutes until crisp-tender. Or you can cook in a pan with a small amount of boiling water.
• Put the next 9 ingredients (dressing) in a jar with a lid. Cover and shake well.
• Pour dressing over beans, stir well and refrigerate (I usually put this all in a container with a tight-fitting lid and shake the dickens out of it).
• Serve over shredded lettuce -- at whatever temperature you prefer. It takes at least an hour for this to come to room temperature after being in the fridge.

SPANISH ANCHOVY, FENNEL, AND PRESERVED LEMON SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Combine mche, 1/2 cup fennel, 1/3 cup onion, and preserved lemon in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Arrange on platter. Top with remaining fennel and onion, then anchovies. Drizzle with more dressing and serve.
• *QUICK PRESERVED LEMONS: Combine 1 thinly sliced lemon, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 4 teaspoons coarse sea salt in small skillet. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.

SPANISH-STYLE TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss salad greens, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; toss.

SPANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 pounds quartered red-skinned potatoes in simmering salted water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Combine 1/4 cup each chopped pimientos, celery and green olives, 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley, sherry vinegar and mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and chopped shallot and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Toss with the potatoes; season with salt and pepper.

SPANISH SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling.
• Brush the shrimp and squid with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill until slightly charred on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes for the shrimp and 6 minutes for the squid bodies and tentacles.
• Combine the shrimp, squid, crab, peppers, celery, onions, olives, cornichon and parsley in a large bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

SPANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, honey and saffron in a small pot. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately remove from the heat and let sit until cool to room temperature. Combine the mayonnaise and garlic with the saffron mixture in a medium mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain and slice 1/2-inch thick. Place in a large serving bowl and immediately fold in the mayonnaise mixture, tomatoes, onion, thyme and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain and cool. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1 inch spears. Place spears in 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Prepare the marinade by whisking together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Reserve 1 tablespoon and pour the remainder over the potatoes and turn gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Remove potatoes from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Arrange potato spears on serving platter.
• Core apple and finely chop; add to reserved marinade. Stir in bacon (or ham), olives and onion. Spoon over potatoes and serve.

SPANISH EGG TORTILLA WITH CHARRED PEPPERS, GOAT CHEESE, POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH PARSLEY SALAD IN SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the Charred Peppers: Preheat broiler. Rub pepper with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Broil peppers until the skins are charred on all sides. Place in a paper bag and let steam for 5 minutes. Remove skin and seeds and cut into julienne.
• For the Onions: Heat butter and oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the Potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub potatoes with olive oil. Place in a small baking dish and roast until just cooked through. Remove and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• For the Tortilla: Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the peppers, onions and potatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the eggs and season with salt and pepper to taste. When the eggs begin to cook around the edges, use a spatula to gently push eggs from edge of pan into the center. While the mixture is still loose, add chunks of the goat cheese and parsley. Continue to pull eggs to center of pan. When firm on bottom, invert onto a plate, add more oil to pan and place other side into pan. Cook for 1 minute. Flip onto a serving plate
• For the Salad: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard and oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Top with the pine nuts.

ENSALADILLA RUSA - SPANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes to clean off any lose dirt and sand.
• Pour water into a large pot, cover and bring to a boil on high heat.
• Place potatoes in the pot and boil them with skins on until they are cooked, but not too soft.
• Test the doneness by pricking with a fork to make sure they are cooked, but still firm. Don't overcook the potatoes or when mixing the salad, you'll end up with mashed potatoes!
• Hard boil the eggs.
• Drain the water from the potato pot and add cold water to the pot, covering the potatoes.
• Change every few minutes until the potatoes are cool enough to handle with your bare hands.
• Refrigerate for a few minutes to cool further.
• Put approximately 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise into a bowl.
• Slice 1 of the roasted pepper into strips about 1/3 inch wide, then cut into smaller pieces and add to bowl.
• Drain tuna thoroughly, then crumble with a fork and add to bowl.
• Drain carrots and peas and add to bowl.
• Peel 1 egg, chop and add to bowl.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Add the mayonnaise mixture to the potatoes and mix thoroughly.
• If necessary, add more mayonnaise.
• Smooth top of potato salad, preparing for decoration.
• Slice remaining red pepper into thin strips and arrange on top of salad.
• Drain the white asparagus and slice hard-boiled eggs carefully. Use both to decorate the salad.

PIPIRRANA (SPANISH POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Place egg in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel. Cut eggs into quarters, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
• Toss potatoes with eggs, bell peppers, onion, tomato, tuna, green olives, olive oil, and vinegar. Season to taste with salt. Refrigerate, and serve cold