Chorizo and Green Leaf Salad

with Pine Nuts
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Chorizo and Green Leaf Salad
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Health Score:
84 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 21 min.
Ready in
Calories:
367
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The combination of the nutrients and fiber from the vegetables and the protein from the chorizo makes this low-calorie dish very filling! You can serve it as an appetizer or turn it into a meal by adding some bread or grains like brown rice or bulgur. 

You can always substitute other types of meat depending on your preferences and what is available. Additionally, you can add more vegetables to this dish if you want more flavor and nutrients!

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie367 cal.(17 %)
Protein18 g(18 %)
Fat30 g(26 %)
Carbohydrates6 g(4 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1.9 g(6 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.5 mg(13 %)
Vitamin K33.8 μg(56 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin6.6 mg(55 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate23 μg(8 %)
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg(8 %)
Biotin3.1 μg(7 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.8 μg(60 %)
Vitamin C8 mg(8 %)
Potassium551 mg(14 %)
Calcium48 mg(5 %)
Magnesium47 mg(16 %)
Iron2.9 mg(19 %)
Iodine5 μg(3 %)
Zinc2.8 mg(35 %)
Saturated fatty acids10.8 g
Uric acid109 mg
Cholesterol63 mg
Complete sugar5 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1.333 cups Chorizo (sliced)
8 shallots (cut into wedges)
2 sprigs thyme (leaves removed)
5 cups mixed Lettuce (e. g. arugula, green leafy, torn into bite-sized pieces)
2 Tbsps Pine nuts
5 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
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Preparation steps

1.
Fry the chorizo in a pan for 1-2 min. Add the shallots and fry together for around 4 min until golden brown. Add the thyme leaves and then remove from the heat.
2.
Arrange the lettuce in four bowls and sprinkle with the pine nuts. Add the sausage and the shallots and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Season lightly with salt and ground black pepper and serve immediately.