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

PeruvianSaladNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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.

Questions

Can I make Ensalada Fresca dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Ensalada Fresca 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 Fresca?

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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