Chilean Cooking Class en español: Ensalada Chilena

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a healthier fat profile.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can provide a similar acidity at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas maintain creaminess while being more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley or green onions can add freshness without the cost of cilantro.

Boil water in a kettle.

Peel the onion and cut it into thin slices, separating the layers into feathers.

Soak the sliced onion in boiling water for 10 minutes to soften the flavor.

After 10 minutes, remove the onion from the water and place it on a towel to dry.

Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are ripe and sweet.

Chop a small amount of cilantro finely.

Add the chopped tomatoes, drained onions, and chopped garlic into a bowl.

Season with salt, olive oil, vinegar, and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.

Mix all ingredients gently to combine without mashing the tomatoes.

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