PIQUILLO PEPPER SALAD WITH RAISINS & PINE NUTS (Ensalada de Piquillos con Uvas Pasas y Piņones) Source: "Paella" by Penelope Casas "...Piquillo peppers are available in specialty food shops and by Mail order and are well woth the extra effort to find them. Otherwise, select jarred pimentos that have a bright red color...". Serves 4 to 6
2 tb raisins One 12 ounce jar of pimentos, preferably Piquillos, cut in 1/2 inch strips 2 tb pine nuts 2 garlic cloves minced 4 tb extra virgin olive oil salt to taste 2 tb minced parsley or Cilantro
Soak the raisins in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain. Combine the raisins in a bowl with all the other ingredients, except the parsley. To serve, arrange on individual dishes & sprinkle with parsley.
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