Peruvian Corn Salad (Ensalada de Choclo)
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Recipe type: Salad, Side Dish
Author: Jillian
Ingredients
  • 5 ears of corn, shucked, cooked and de-kerneled
  • 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and diced
  • 1/3 large red onion, diced
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro, rinsed and chopped fine
  • 2-5 spoonfuls of homemade fresh cheese, or Queso Fresco (optional)
  • 1 ripe avocado, de-pitted, peeled, and diced (optional)
  • 2 leaves fresh mint, chopped fine (optional)
  • DRESSING
  • 3-4 Tbsp good extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 limes, juiced (I originally used 2, but added more juice at the end)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (season as you go, each step of the process)
Instructions
  1. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl, and whisk
  2. Taste dressing and adjust seasonings
  3. Add vegetables and herbs, and toss to combine
  4. Taste, and adjust seasonings if needed
  5. Add fresh cheese and/or avocado, and stir gently to combine
  6. Taste, and adjust seasonings if needed
  7. This salad is delicious cold, and at room temperature
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Food Filled Life at http://foodfilledlife.com/2014/05/04/peruvian-corn-salad-ensalada-de-choclo/