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Mexican Salpicon (Shredded Beef or Chicken Salad)

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Mexican Salpicon

Cultural Context

Salpicon is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the country's vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. It is often served as a main dish or as a filling for tacos. The dish reflects the culinary practices of using leftover meats, making it both economical and delicious. Variations exist across regions, with different meats and vegetables used depending on local availability and preferences.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup lettuce (70g)
1 cup shredded beef (55g)
a few onion slices (15g)
a few tomato slices (25g)
1 tbsp of finely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp crushed dried oregano
salt / pepper to taste
tostadas
a few avocado slices
some pickled jalapeno (optional)

shredded beef

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is lower in fat; ground beef is often less expensive.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories; banana peppers are often cheaper.

1

Chop the lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.

2

Shred the beef barbecue or roasted chicken.

3

Mix all the ingredients well.

4

To make the dressing add 2 tbsp of avocado oil (or olive oil) along with 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar.

5

Add the crushed oregano and pour into the salpicon.

6

Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

7

You can crumble some queso fresco and add some avocado slice.

8

Make yourself a tostada and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Salpicon de ResSalpicon de Pollo
Local Name: salpicón

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