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Ensalada Mixta

Cultural Context

Ensalada Mixta is a vibrant salad that reflects the fresh produce of Nicaragua, often served as a side dish in homes and restaurants. It embodies the country's love for fresh ingredients and is a staple at gatherings and celebrations. This salad has gained popularity beyond Nicaragua, with variations appearing in Central American cuisine and beyond, showcasing local ingredients and flavors.

NicaraguanNIside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 head romaine lettuce
1 tomato
1 small onion
tuna packed in olive oil
corn
carrot
Spanish olives
fresh anchovies
extra virgin Spanish olive oil
salt

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Chickpeas provide protein while being lower in calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced apples

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

red onions

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: white onions

Green onions add freshness with fewer calories.

1

Cut off about two inches from the back of the romaine lettuce and cut it into pieces.

2

Wash and dry the lettuce before adding it to a plate.

3

Slice the tomato and add it to the plate.

4

Peel and cut the onion in half, then slice it thinly and add it to the salad.

5

Shave some carrot into the salad.

6

Add corn to the salad and spread it around.

7

Place Spanish olives on the salad.

8

Add the tuna in the middle of the salad.

9

Decorate with fresh anchovies around the salad.

10

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top of the salad.

11

Add a little salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

plateknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Mixed SaladEnsalada de Verduras

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