My Pagliacci Salad Recipe is a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Combining crisp green leaf lettuce, garbanzo beans, and red bell pepper, this salad is both nutritious and delicious.
The dressing, made with garlic, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, enhances the flavors beautifully. It’s a quick and easy recipe that you and your family will love.
Pagliacci Salad Recipe
Recipe Overview
- Course: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Calories Per Serving: 250 calories
Ingredients
For The Salad:
- Green Leaf Lettuce: 1 head, washed and chopped
- Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas): 1 can, drained and rinsed
- Red Bell Pepper: 1, diced
- Red Onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Salami: 100 grams, sliced into thin strips
For The Dressing:
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Red Wine Vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Egg: 1, raw
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Dijon Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Tarragon: 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1/2 cup
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Salad Ingredients
- Chop The Lettuce: Start by chopping the green leaf lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Dice The Vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Add The Garbanzo Beans: Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans, then add them to the bowl.
- Prepare The Salami And Parmesan: Slice the salami into thin strips and grate the Parmesan cheese. Add both to the salad bowl.
Step 2: Make The Dressing
- Mince The Garlic: Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Combine Ingredients: Combine the minced garlic, red wine vinegar, raw egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh tarragon, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing dish.
- Add Olive Oil: Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Step 3: Toss The Salad
- Pour The Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss Well: Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Step 4: Serve
- Plate The Salad: Divide the salad among four plates or serve it in the large bowl.
- Garnish (Optional): For an extra touch, you can garnish with additional grated Parmesan or a sprinkle of fresh tarragon.
Tips For Perfection
- Fresh Ingredients: For optimal flavor, use ingredients that are high-quality and fresh.
- Dressing Consistency: If the dressing is too thick, add a little more olive oil or a splash of water to reach the desired consistency.
- Chill The Salad: For a crisp and refreshing salad, chill the prepared salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Health Benefits
This Pagliacci Salad is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients. The green leaf lettuce provides a good source of vitamins A and K. Garbanzo beans are rich in protein and fiber, making this salad a wholesome and nutritious meal.
The red bell pepper and red onion add antioxidants and vitamin C, while the healthy fats from the olive oil in the dressing contribute to heart health.
Enjoy this delightful Pagliacci Salad and share your experience in the comments below. Happy cooking!
Pagliacci Salad Recipe: Fresh, Tasty, And Simple To Make
Ingredients
For The Salad:
- Green Leaf Lettuce: 1 head washed and chopped
- Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas: 1 can, drained and rinsed
- Red Bell Pepper: 1 diced
- Red Onion: 1 small thinly sliced
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup grated
- Salami: 100 grams sliced into thin strips
For The Dressing:
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Red Wine Vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Egg: 1 raw
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Dijon Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Tarragon: 1 tablespoon finely chopped
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1/2 cup
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Salad Ingredients
- Chop The Lettuce: Start by chopping the green leaf lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Dice The Vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Add The Garbanzo Beans: Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans, then add them to the bowl.
- Prepare The Salami And Parmesan: Slice the salami into thin strips and grate the Parmesan cheese. Add both to the salad bowl.
Step 2: Make The Dressing
- Mince The Garlic: Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Combine Ingredients: Combine the minced garlic, red wine vinegar, raw egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh tarragon, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing dish.
- Add Olive Oil: Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Step 3: Toss The Salad
- Pour The Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss Well: Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 4: Serve
- Plate The Salad: Divide the salad among four plates or serve it in the large bowl.
- Garnish (Optional): For an extra touch, you can garnish with additional grated Parmesan or a sprinkle of fresh tarragon.
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Hello! I'm Naznin Aktar, the food enthusiast and recipe developer at Naznin's Kitchen. Want to turn everyday ingredients into extraordinary dishes? Explore Naznin's Kitchen for a collection of recipes that are sure to inspire your inner chef and delight your loved ones.
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