Craving something different? I’ve got you covered!
These 10 recipe inspirations will take your taste buds on an unforgettable adventure. Get ready to explore a world of flavor combinations.
1. Spanish Chickpea Salad
This has a look reminiscent of Italian cuisine, but the flavor is completely Spanish.
The base is filling, dense, and luscious.
There are bright bursts of garden freshness from the red peppers, tomatoes, parsley, and onions. With garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar, it’s zesty and well-seasoned.
Plus, the ham and egg provide some protein. If you need it to be vegan, you can leave out the ham and egg.
2. Asadillo Manchego (Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Salad)
People are often mistaken and think this is a soup.
Actually, it is a blended option with red peppers, garlic, cumin, olive oil, and salt. I usually don’t add a boiled egg, but you can if you like. I prefer eating this with thick, crusty bread covered in herbs because it has a puree-like consistency.
3. Spanish Prawn and Broccoli Salad
You should give this prawn and broccoli salad a try if you are a seafood fan.
Aside from prawns and broccoli, there are onions, olives, peppers, pickles, garlic, and oil. The zesty vinaigrette with a touch of spice only enhances the yumminess. Make sure to add the dressing right before serving; otherwise, the broccoli will darken.
4. Spanish Potato Salad (Ensaladilla Rusa)
Almost every country has a potato salad of their own, and Spain is no different (although their version came from Russia).
It has pieces of tender red potatoes and carrots, with soft eggs, peppers, peas, mayo, and tuna. If you want, you can add a touch of pickle. It is perfect for summer barbecues with a bit of tang, plus being creamy and chunky.
5. Spanish Summer Salad
If you are a fan of tomato-heavy bruschetta toppings, Spanish summer is for you.
It is better if made in the summer when you can use fresh veggies. However, if you have some herbs with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers, you can make it any time. It’s a dish with a garlic flavor that I like over rosemary crackers for a snack.
6. Trampo
Trampo may seem like Spanish summer at first glance, but they are not the same.
Made with green peppers, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and salt, this is a fresher option with less herbs. The irony is that it doesn’t taste like a salsa hybrid, but rather more like a summer option that is raw. Luckily, each choice is just as delicious.
7. Spanish Mixed Green Salad (Ensalada Mixta)
If you are someone that enjoys a variety of ingredients in your salad, this hearty dish is for you!
With tuna, artichoke hearts, baby corn, and more, it has a variety of tasty ingredients.
It is like a combination of our garden and Cobb options. It takes around 30 minutes to prepare with all of the ingredients.
In the end, it is worth the time for a salad with all your favorite ingredients.
8. Spanish Pasta Salad
Finishing this off, I had to include my favorite thing: pasta.
Even though it may not be the healthiest, there is no doubt that it is one of the most appetizing. This dish only requires seven ingredients and 20 minutes.
In the end, the flavors are so intense! It is amazing with the tart flavor of the Manchego, smoky sun-dried pesto, char-grilled peppers, and smoked paprika.
9. Spanish Bean and Red Pepper Salad
This vegan-friendly choice can be made with no cooking in around five minutes.
Olive oil, salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, cannellini beans, red peppers, onions, and capers are all that is needed.
It’s earthy and yummy with a savory flavor. Even though it has red peppers, it is not hot. Actually, it is a refreshing option.
10. Xato
Making this is more time consuming, but if you enjoy grilled veggies, it’s for you.
There is a little bit of everything from almonds, hazelnuts, and sea salt to chiles, tomatoes, and endives, which makes it hard to explain the taste. You can even add anchovies.
All at once, the result is nutty, umami-y, salty, spicy, earthy, and fresh. I advise trying it yourself.