✅‌ Cocina Peruana [ZARZA CRIOLLA PERUANA] Ensalada de Cebolla, económica y fácil de preparar.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion provides a milder flavor while being lower in calories.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper offers crunch without heat, making it a budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Slice the red onion in half and remove the core.

Wash the onion two to three times and place it in a bowl with cold water or ice.

Let the onion soak in the cold water for a few minutes to keep it crunchy.

Drain the onion after soaking and add it to a bowl.

Chop the jalapeño and add it to the bowl with the onion, keeping the seeds for extra heat.

Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves to the bowl.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix all ingredients well and serve as a condiment.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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