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Ensalada Criolla

A crisp and tangy Peruvian onion salad tossed with fresh lime juice, sliced chili pepper, and cilantro.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 aji amarillo pepper, julienned
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 1 large thinly sliced red onion in cold salted water for 10 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Combine 1 large thinly sliced red onion, 1 julienned aji amarillo pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, then season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.

  4. 4

    Toss all ingredients together gently and serve.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Ensalada Criolla?

The entry for Ensalada Criolla calls for 1 aji amarillo pepper, julienned. In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

Is Ensalada Criolla low-carb?

A serving of Ensalada Criolla carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Ensalada Criolla?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 45 calories, with 1 g protein and 2 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Ensalada Criolla?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Ensalada Criolla just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Ensalada Criolla?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the onion drops from 1 large to 1/2 large; doubled, it is 2 large. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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