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Solterito de Queso

A traditional southern Peruvian vegetable salad featuring fresh cheese, broad beans, and giant corn tossed in a light vinegar dressing.

30 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

PeruvianSaladStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh fava beans, shelled
  • 1.5 cups giant corn kernels
  • 1 cup queso fresco, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup black botija olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup shelled fresh fava beans and 1.5 cups giant corn kernels, then cook for 5 minutes until tender; drain and cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine cooled fresh fava beans, giant corn kernels, 1 cup diced queso fresco, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 2 diced Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup sliced black botija olives, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

  4. 4

    Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to mix, and serve chilled.

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Questions

What is Solterito de Queso?

A traditional southern Peruvian vegetable salad featuring fresh cheese, broad beans, and giant corn tossed in a light vinegar dressing. This reference files it under Peruvian salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for queso fresco in Solterito de Queso?

The entry for Solterito de Queso calls for 1 cup queso fresco, diced. In its place: Mild feta, rinsed, or farmer cheese.

Can I make Solterito de Queso dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup queso fresco, diced) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free salad collection instead.

How many calories are in Solterito de Queso?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 12 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 450 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Solterito de Queso?

The base of Solterito de Queso is fava beans, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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