Ensalada Mixta

Name: Ensalada Mixta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, quartered; 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, wedged; 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced; 8 spears canned white asparagus spears, drained; 1/2 cup stuffed green olives; 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt

A traditional Spanish salad featuring crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, white asparagus, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. Dressed simply with extra-virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large eggs, quartered
6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, wedged
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
8 spears canned white asparagus spears, drained
1/2 cup stuffed green olives
2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Bring water to a boil in a small pot and cook 2 large eggs for 9 minutes.
2

Cool 2 large eggs in cold water, peel them, and cut into quarters.
3

Arrange 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce across a large serving platter.
4

Scatter 2 wedged plum tomatoes, 1/2 thinly sliced white onion, 8 spears drained canned white asparagus spears, and 1/2 cup stuffed green olives over the greens.
5

Top with 2 cans drained canned tuna in olive oil and arrange the quartered 2 large eggs around the edges.
6

Drizzle with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt.

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Questions

What is Ensalada Mixta?

A traditional Spanish salad featuring crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, white asparagus, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. Dressed simply with extra-virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar. This reference files it under Spanish salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Is Ensalada Mixta keto-friendly?

A serving of Ensalada Mixta carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Ensalada Mixta contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Ensalada Mixta?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 16 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Ensalada Mixta?

Once dressed, the lettuce will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Ensalada Mixta just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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