Any lover of Mediterranean cuisine knows that a true gastronomic experience must be topped by a quality salad. Salad is a dish that is present in the diets of many countries, the combination possibilities to make a salad are endless and all of them are delicious.
Before talking about our salads , we want to tell you the origin of this wonderful dish. The first writings that talk about the salad date back to 600 BC in the hands of the Persian culture, but it was not until the Romans that it was given its current name, they referred to it as «salty herb» and was based on the model of preparation of raw vegetables seasoned with water and salt.
Nowadays, salad is a very refreshing and healthy dish that is the star of the beginning of meals in many countries of the world. At Pinseria Il Grano we love salads so we are going to tell you a little more about the ones you can find in our stores in Elche and Santa Pola.
CHEF SIMONE BASILE’S SALADS
- Il Grano . The house salad. A base of lettuce and cherry tomatoes with assorted seeds, goat cheese, walnuts and bacon.
- Meletta . The sweet touch. A base of lettuce with apple, walnuts, feta cheese and honey.
- Leggera . In entering you lighter of the letter. A base of arugula and lettuce with cherry tomatoes, corn, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mediterranean , With flavors of the sea. A base of arugula and olives with capers, sea mouths, anchovies and pine nuts.
Which one would you choose? It is an almost impossible task right? Many people have already told us, they all look spectacular and the taste does not disappoint. Therefore, whichever you choose, we are sure that you will be right and well, you can always come back to try the rest.
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