Mediterranean cuisine is renowned for its authentic flavours and fresh ingredients. Among the culinary delights of this sunny region is the famous Malaga salad.
With its carefully selected local ingredients, this salad offers a harmonious combination of colours, textures and flavours. Find out how to prepare this delicious salad and invite the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients:
- 2 large, juicy tomatoes, diced
- 1 fresh cucumber, peeled and cut into half slices
- 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 200 g canned tuna, drained
- 100 g local black olives
- 100 g goat’s cheese, crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- A few crisp lettuce leaves
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
The preparation of the Malaga salad is child’s play:
- Start by arranging the lettuce leaves in a large salad bowl to create a crunchy base.
- Then add the tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper strips and red onion slices.
- Sprinkle the drained tuna, black olives and crumbled goat’s cheese over the vegetables.
- Carefully arrange the hard-boiled egg quarters on top.
- In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, to preserve the freshness of the ingredients.
Frequently asked questions :
1. Can I personalise the ingredients of the Malaga salad?
Yes, you can add or substitute ingredients according to your preferences. Just make sure you maintain the balance of flavours.
2. Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, by omitting the tuna, this salad becomes perfectly suitable for vegetarians. You can even experiment with plant-based tuna substitutes.
3. Can the dressing be made in advance?
Absolutely. Prepare the dressing and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Shake it well before using to coat the salad.
With Malaga Salad, you have a direct invitation to savour the Mediterranean. Try this recipe for an explosion of flavours that evokes the sunny beaches and sea breezes of the Spanish coast.