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How to Create the Perfect Festive Green Salad with Chef Óscar Salazar

Chef Óscar Salazar of The View Restaurant at 7Pines Resort Ibiza reveals his best-kept secret for an unforgettable festive dish.

Perched above the azure waters of Ibiza, The View Restaurant at 7Pines Resort offers a dining experience as stunning as its iconic Es Vedrà backdrop. Recently awarded 1 Sol in the 2023 Repsol Guide and proudly featured in the Michelin Guide, The View is a haven for refined Mediterranean dining.

At the helm is Executive Chef Óscar Salazar, renowned for his ability to craft elegant dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients with a touch of French flair. If you’re looking to impress your guests this Christmas with a salad that’s perfectly crafted and full of vibrant flavours, this is the recipe for you.

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Photos by Luana Failla.

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce

• A handful of fresh spinach leaves

• Pomegranate seeds

• Crushed walnuts

• Thin slices of avocado

For the dressing:

• 500ml red tomato water

• 12ml dry sherry wine

• A dash of Worcestershire sauce

• A dash of Tabasco

• Lemon juice (to taste)

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• A pinch of xanthan gum (optional for thickening)

For garnish:

• Tomato jelly cubes

• Tomato sponge (optional, for a creative touch)

Instructions

1. Prepare the lettuce purée: Blend the hearts of Romaine lettuce and spinach leaves with a touch of lemon juice until smooth. Strain for a silky texture.

2. Make the dressing: Mix the tomato water with sherry wine, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and a splash of lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Add a small pinch of xanthan gum if a thicker consistency is desired.

3. Prepare the garnishes: Cube the tomato jelly and, if desired, prepare a tomato sponge for an elevated presentation.

4. Assemble the salad: Spread the lettuce purée on a serving plate. Arrange slices of avocado, pomegranate seeds, and crushed walnuts artistically on top. Add the tomato jelly cubes and sponge for colour and texture.

5. Finish and serve: Drizzle the dressing generously over the salad and serve immediately.

Photos by Luana Failla.

Chef Salazar’s Festive Green Salad is a stunning addition to your Christmas menu, combining Mediterranean flavours with a contemporary flair. Whether served as a starter or a centrepiece, it’s the perfect way to elevate your holiday table and impress your guests.

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