Bresaola and Tomato Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Bresaola and Tomato Salad, a quick and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe pairs the delicate, savory richness of bresaola with the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the peppery bite of fresh arugula. Topped with shavings of nutty Parmesan cheese and a bright, tangy vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Finished with fragrant fresh basil, it’s as stunning to look at as it is delicious to taste. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this Italian-inspired salad is ideal as a light appetizer, refreshing side dish, or even a quick lunch. Perfect for fans of bresaola recipes, tomato-based salads, and healthy Mediterranean flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

150 g Bresaola
250 g Cherry tomatoes
100 g Arugula
50 g Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Honey
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
10 pieces Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Set aside.

Step 2

Place the arugula in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Roll the slices of bresaola into small cones and arrange them on top of the arugula.

Step 4

Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.

Step 5

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan cheese into thin strips and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 8

Garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and aroma.

Step 9

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	629.1 grams (629.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	931

Total Fat 63.60g	82%
Saturated Fat 17.70g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 165mg	55%
Sodium 3105mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 17.90g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 9.40g
Protein 72.20g	144%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 664mg	51%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 1769mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.4%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 7.7%