Ensalada de Olluquito

Name: Ensalada de Olluquito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh or frozen olluco, julienned; 1 cup Peruvian choclo corn, cooked; 1 cup queso fresco, cubed; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh ají amarillo chili, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp salt

A traditional cold Andean salad featuring tender julienned olluco, Peruvian corn, diced cheese, and a zesty lime dressing.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

PeruvianSaladStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

1 lb fresh or frozen olluco, julienned
1 cup Peruvian choclo corn, cooked
1 cup queso fresco, cubed
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh ají amarillo chili, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add 1 lb julienned fresh or frozen olluco, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
2

Drain the olluco thoroughly and let cool completely in a large bowl.
3

Add 1 cup cooked Peruvian choclo corn, 1 cup cubed queso fresco, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp minced fresh ají amarillo chili, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp salt.
5

Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently before serving.

Questions

Can I make Ensalada de Olluquito dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup queso fresco, cubed. 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 Olluquito 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 Olluquito?

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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