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Warm Chorizo and Cheese Salad with Orange Dressing recipe
A bold warm salad with crispy chorizo, melted cheese and a bright orange dressing. It is savoury, tangy and satisfying, with a quick-cook feel that works well for lunch or a light dinner.
20 min · Easy · Spanish-inspired Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200g Chorizo Sausages
- 120ml Orange Juice
- 80g Cheese
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 509 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fat | 41 g |
| Saturated fat | 18 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1.9 mg |
Why this works
Rich, savoury and very high in fat and salt, with a moderate protein contribution from the chorizo and cheese.
High saturated fat. Chorizo and cheese contribute a high amount of saturated fat, which may be best limited if you are watching cholesterol or heart health.
Sodium concern. Chorizo is typically very salty, so this dish is likely high in sodium and may not suit a low-salt diet.
Vitamin C from orange juice. The orange juice provides some vitamin C and a small amount of natural sugar, though it is nutritionally overshadowed by the chorizo and cheese.
Method
- Slice the chorizo sausages into thick rounds and fry them in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until they release their oil and turn crisp at the edges.
- Pour in the orange juice and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes to make a glossy orange dressing.
- Scatter the cheese over the warm chorizo so it softens slightly, then toss everything together briefly in the pan.
- Serve immediately as a simple warm salad, spooning the orange dressing over the top.
Prefer the classic version? Egg and Pickle Breakfast Salad
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