Ensalada de Oca

Name: Ensalada de Oca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb oca tubers, sliced; 1 cup Peruvian corn kernels, cooked; 1 cup queso fresco, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A refreshing Andean salad featuring tender boiled oca tubers tossed with creamy cheese, sweet choclo, and a bright citrus dressing.

30 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

PeruvianSaladStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb oca tubers, sliced
1 cup Peruvian corn kernels, cooked
1 cup queso fresco, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 1 lb sliced oca tubers and cook for 12 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
3

Drain oca tubers and let cool completely.
4

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 tsp fine salt.
5

Add cooled oca tubers, 1 cup cooked Peruvian corn kernels, 1 cup diced queso fresco, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro to the dressing.
6

Toss gently to combine all ingredients before serving.

Questions

Can I make Ensalada de Oca dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup queso fresco, diced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Ensalada de Oca keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Ensalada de Oca?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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