flama llama peruvian chopped salad
This is my recollection of a delicious salad served at a fusion Peruvian restaurant in California. A Peruvian friend later told me to use lima beans instead of edamame - but I'm presenting this as my memory serves.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn
- 5 ounces frozen edamame beans, cooked
- 1/4 cup radishes, cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, seeded & diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled (can use feta)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- DRESSING:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1/2 - lemon, juiced
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- GARNISH:
- fresh mint, chopped
- 1 radish, thinly sliced into rounds
- fresh cilantro, minced
How To Make flama llama peruvian chopped salad
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Step 1Cook the edamame in boiling water, drain, and set aside to cool.
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Step 2Shuck the corn, remove silks, then slice the kernels off the cob. Place kernels in a large bowl.
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Step 3Add the radishes, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, queso fresco, mint and cilantro to the bowl with the corn. Toss to combine.
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Step 4Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Add kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Step 5Once the edamame is cool, add it to the bowl with the corn mixture. Toss to combine. Give the dressing a quick whisk, then pour over the salad. Toss to combine.
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Step 6To serve, transfer salad to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional mint, the radish slices and queso fresco, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Latin American
Method:
Stove Top
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