Meat, vegetable and mozzarella salad with chimichurri sauce
4 servings
35 minutes
Salad of meat, vegetables, and mozzarella with chimichurri sauce is a refined dish of Argentine cuisine that combines rich flavors of fresh ingredients. The base is juicy grilled meat accompanied by crunchy vegetables, spicy red onion, and tender mozzarella. The famous Argentine chimichurri sauce made from olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs plays a key role in giving the salad a special spiciness and aroma. This dish reflects the passion of Argentinians for quality meat and culinary art; it is perfect for a friendly gathering or a light dinner. Its vibrant colors and richness of flavors and textures make it not just food but a true gastronomic experience that can immerse you in the world of South American traditions.
1
Slice the meat and grill it.
- Meat: 400 g
2
Cut tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers into small pieces. If using cherry tomatoes, leave them whole.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
3
Slice the red onion into thin rings.
- Red onion: 1 head
4
Combine meat, vegetables, and diced mozzarella. If using mini mozzarella, leave the cheese balls whole.
- Meat: 400 g
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
- Mozzarella cheese: 200 g
5
Whisk olive oil with vinegar and chili sauce. Add chopped garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Place the salad on lettuce leaves and dress it.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Red wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Chili sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
- Mixed salad leaves: 70 g
