Spanish Andalusian Salad (Ensalada Andaluza)
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (125 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1-2 heads lettuce of your choice, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2-3 scallions (spring onions), green and white parts, thinly sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- Chopped cooked ham or shrimp to taste (optional)
- Green or black pitted olives to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing in an electric blender or food processor and process until smooth. Toss the lettuce and scallions with the dressing and garnish with the remaining ingredients. Serves 6 to 8.