Ensalada Fresca

Name: Ensalada Fresca
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 cups sweet corn kernels, cooked; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 English cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt

A crisp and refreshing Peruvian-style salad with sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and crumbled queso fresco tossed in lime dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups sweet corn kernels, cooked
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked sweet corn kernels, 2 diced Roma tomatoes, 1 diced English cucumber, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 cup crumbled queso fresco.
2

Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Toss everything gently until well coated and serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for queso fresco in Ensalada Fresca?

The entry for Ensalada Fresca calls for 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled. In its place: Mild feta, rinsed, or farmer cheese.

Can I make Ensalada Fresca dairy-free?

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

Is Ensalada Fresca vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Ensalada Fresca?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 6 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Ensalada Fresca keep?

Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Ensalada Fresca just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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