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Mexican Protein Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico, the Mexican Protein Salad showcases a medley of fresh ingredients that reflect the country's love for bold flavors and nutritious meals. This salad is often enjoyed as a hearty lunch or light dinner, celebrating the use of local produce like avocados and beans. With its rising popularity, variations can now be found globally, adapting to different dietary preferences while maintaining its essence of freshness and protein-rich ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 mango petacón, firme lavado y pelado
1 pepino europeo lavado y desinfectado
2 zanahorias lavadas y desinfectadas
½ taza de semillas de calabaza tostadas
½ taza de cacahuates tostados
2 cucharadas de ajonjolí negro
2 cucharadita de jengibre picado
2 cucharadita de tallos de cilantro picados
2 cucharadita de hojuelas de chile seco
2 cucharadas de vinagre de arroz
1 cucharada de agua
¼ de taza de aceite de ajonjolí
2 rebanadas anchas de queso panela (150 gr c/u)
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva
1 ½ tazas de quinoa cocinada
1 taza de zanahoria rallada
1 taza de hojas de espinaca baby lavadas y desinfectadas
1 taza de pepino en medias lunas
2 cucharada de cebolla morada picada
½ taza de yogurt
½ taza de cilantro lavado y desinfectado
2 chiles serranos sin semillas
1 cucharada de jugo de limón
Una pizca de sal y pimienta negra molida
2 cucharadas de paprika
1 cucharadita de tomillo seco
1 cucharadita de perejil seco
1 cucharadita de laurel seco
1 cucharadita de cebolla en polvo
1 cucharadita de ajo en polvo
¼ de cucharadita de orégano seco
¼ de cucharadita de comino en polvo
¼ de cucharadita de canela en polvo
400 gramos de pechuga de pollo limpia y cortada en fajitas
3 cucharadas de aceite de oliva
1 taza de kale lavado, desinfectado y troceado
1 taza de lechuga orejona lavado, desinfectado y troceado
1 taza de espinacas lavada, desinfectada y troceada
1 taza de tomates cherry cortados en mitades
1 zanahoria rallada
½ taza de queso pepper jack rallado
¼ de taza de cebolla morada encurtida

grilled chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chickpeas are cost-effective and nutritious.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheese blend

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while shredded cheese blends are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Baked chips are lower in fat, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective crunchy alternative.

1

Prepare the ingredients for the Thai ribbon salad by washing and peeling the mango, cucumber, and carrots. Combine them with the toasted pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and black sesame seeds.

2

For the vinaigrette, mix together the chopped ginger, cilantro stems, chili flakes, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil.

3

In a separate bowl, prepare the vegetable and panela bowl by slicing the panela cheese and cooking the quinoa. Combine with the grated carrot, baby spinach, cucumber, and red onion.

4

For the yogurt dressing, blend yogurt, cilantro, serrano chiles, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

5

For the charred chicken bowl, season the chicken with paprika, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken until done.

6

In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add kale, lettuce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, grated carrot, pepper jack cheese, pickled red onion, and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ensalada de ProteínaProtein Salad
Local Name: Ensalada de proteínas mexicana

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