Ensalada de Tarwi

Name: Ensalada de Tarwi
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked debittered tarwi beans, rinsed; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 roma tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp rocoto chili pepper, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

A high-protein Andean bean salad tossed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tart citrus dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked debittered tarwi beans, rinsed
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp rocoto chili pepper, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups rinsed cooked debittered tarwi beans, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 2 diced roma tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp minced rocoto chili pepper.
2

Whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper in a small bowl.
3

Pour the dressing over the tarwi mixture and toss gently to combine.
4

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Questions

How long does Ensalada de Tarwi 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 Tarwi?

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. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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