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Salad with arugula, bacon, bell pepper and quinoa

2 servings

60 minutes

This salad with arugula, bacon, bell pepper, and quinoa is a true blend of freshness and rich flavor. Arugula adds a slight spiciness, bacon contributes smoky notes, and roasted bell pepper brings sweetness and softness. Quinoa makes the dish hearty, while sesame and garlic dressing add Eastern accents. The origins of such a salad trace back to modern Russian cuisine where traditional ingredients combine with elements of Mediterranean and Eastern gastronomy. It’s an ideal option for a light lunch or festive table when you want something original and healthy. The dish pairs wonderfully with white wine or refreshing drinks and offers a sense of gastronomic delight.

Salad with arugula, bacon, bell pepper and quinoa
Energy value per serving
Calories
617.4kcal
Proteins
15.8grams
Fats
40.6grams
Carbohydrates
43.6grams
Ingredients
2servings
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Drizzle bell peppers with a little olive oil and place them in the oven for 40 minutes. The optimal baking temperature is 180 degrees.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
    2. Olive oil: 50 ml
  • Step 2

    2

    At this time, boil the quinoa in salted water until ready.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Quinoa: 100 g
    2. Salt:  to taste
  • Step 3

    3

    Cut the bacon into small slices.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rocket (arugula): 100 g
    2. Ground black pepper:  to taste
  • Step 4

    4

    Slightly fry the bacon in a pan without oil.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rocket (arugula): 100 g
  • Step 5

    5

    Take the peppers out of the oven and let them cool.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
  • Step 6

    6

    Peel the cooled peppers from the skin and seeds, and cut them into strips.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
  • Step 7

    7

    Squeeze the garlic into a separate container.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Garlic: 1 clove
  • Step 8

    8

    Squeeze lemon juice into a teaspoon and add it to the garlic.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
  • Step 9

    9

    Add sesame, water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste to the dressing. Mix well.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sesame seeds: 50 g
    2. Water: 2 tablespoons
    3. Olive oil: 50 ml
    4. Salt:  to taste
    5. Ground black pepper:  to taste
  • Step 10

    10

    Mix all the ingredients, top with bacon, and serve at the table.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rocket (arugula): 100 g
    2. Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
    3. Quinoa: 100 g
    4. Sesame seeds: 50 g
    5. Garlic: 1 clove
    6. Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
    7. Water: 2 tablespoons
    8. Olive oil: 50 ml
    9. Salt:  to taste
    10. Ground black pepper:  to taste