Bresaola and cherry tomatoes with celery and olives is an alternative to the more classic bresaola, arugula, and parmesan.
A protein source and lots of vegetables.
– Bresaola is a lean cured meat made from salted and aged beef, low in fat and high in protein, which for its nutritional values distinguishes itself from most cold cuts and is suitable for low-calorie diets.
Cold cuts should be consumed in moderation and preferring those with low-fat content.
You can add other raw seasonal vegetables.
Bresaola with vegetables is a fresh and light summer recipe.
Short on time or not in the mood to cook? Colorful and tasty, it can be prepared in just a few minutes.
An easy and quick-to-prepare cold dish perfect as an appetizer or main course.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- bresaola (measure according to diet plan)
- to taste lemon juice
- cherry tomatoes
- celery
- 12 black olives in brine
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- basil (leaves)
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
Suggested Tools
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Preparation
Bresaola
Gently separate the slices of bresaola and arrange them on the plates.
Drizzle with lemon juice.
Some say lemon juice “cooks” the meat, we like it, add or omit according to taste.Cherry Tomatoes
Carefully wash the tomatoes.
Cut and remove the stem part if deemed necessary.
Cut each tomato vertically in half.Celery
Carefully wash the celery.
Cut the celery stalks into pieces and separate the leaves.Olives
Drain and rinse the olives.Assemble the dish.
Arrange the tomatoes, celery, and olives on the bresaola slices.
Season with:
– a pinch of salt;
– a pinch of pepper;
– basil;
– a drizzle of oil.Plate the dish.
Your bresaola and cherry tomatoes with celery and olives is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage, tips, and variations
Bresaola with vegetables should be consumed immediately after preparation to enjoy its freshness.
If you want to prepare it in advance, cut and store the vegetables separately and assemble the dish just before serving.
If you don’t like lemon juice, you can omit it or replace it with apple cider vinegar.
Add seeds – sunflower, sesame, flax, poppy – for a crunchy touch.
You can vary the cured meat – loin, roasted ham, cooked ham or raw ham, speck, turkey breast.
You can add other raw seasonal vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and fennel.
For an extra touch, add some shavings of parmesan or grana if allowed by your dietary plan.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Is it better to buy pre-packaged or freshly sliced bresaola?
If possible, prefer freshly sliced bresaola, even better if from a controlled supply chain.
Alternatively, choose pre-packaged bresaola with a clear label without added sugars and with few ingredients.What kind of olives is it best to use?
Prefer olives in brine or natural, ideally pitted.
Wash them well under running water to remove excess salt.
