Amanida Andorrana

Amanida Andorrana

Amanida Andorrana (ah-mah-NEE-dah ahn-doh-RAH-nah)

Andorran Mountain Salad

Prep Time 15 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 292 kcal

A robust mountain salad of endive, walnuts, dried fruits, and mountain cheese dressed with a sherry vinaigrette. This hearty Andorran salad is more substantial than typical green salads, reflecting mountain appetites.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 10.0g
Carbs 18.0g
Fat 20.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

salad bowl whisk

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wide salad bowl or platter

Garnishes: cheese shavings

Accompaniments: bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside to let the flavors meld while you assemble the salad.

  2. 2

    Arrange the endive leaves and mixed greens on a large platter or in a wide salad bowl. The endive leaves can stand upright around the edges for a dramatic presentation.

  3. 3

    Scatter the thinly sliced apple over the greens. Toss the apple slices with a squeeze of lemon juice first if preparing ahead to prevent browning.

  4. 4

    Distribute the toasted walnuts and dried cranberries evenly across the salad. The walnuts should be warm from toasting, which releases their oils and makes them more aromatic.

  5. 5

    Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin curls of mountain cheese over the top of the salad. The shavings should be thin enough to melt slightly on the tongue.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the sherry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently at the table, or let each person dress their own portion. The vinaigrette should lightly coat the leaves without pooling at the bottom.

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Did You Know?

Andorran mountain salads reflect what grows and is produced locally: hardy greens that survive cold temperatures, walnuts from lower valleys, dried fruits preserved from summer, and cheese from mountain dairies.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • salad bowl
  • whisk

Garnishing

cheese shavings

Accompaniments

bread

The Story Behind Amanida Andorrana

The Andorran mountain salad evolved from the practical combination of ingredients available in a high-altitude principality: sturdy greens, preserved fruits, nuts, and local cheese.

Unlike delicate Mediterranean salads, Andorran salads are built to be satisfying and substantial, providing nutrition in a cold mountain climate.

Today this style of salad appears on menus throughout Andorra, celebrating local and seasonal ingredients.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner starter 📜 Origins: Modern

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