Solterito de Queso

Name: Solterito de Queso
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions

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 long does Solterito de Queso 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 Solterito de Queso?

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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