Versión en Español Green salad with apples is lettuce leaves dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, stacked in five layers with slices of red and green apple, and topped with grated Parmesan and chopped walnuts. It takes 20 minutes and serves 2. A refreshing, nutritious salad with a sweet and crunchy touch, for the whole family. How to Make a Green Salad with Fruit? Combine fresh, natural ingredients in an attractive presentation.…

Versión en Español Traditional Caesar salad is romaine leaves dressed with a sauce of crushed garlic, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and egg yolk, topped with garlic rubbed croutons baked at 180°C (356°F) for 5 minutes and grated Parmesan. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking, and serves 2. The original Mexican recipe, without chicken or anchovies; it is a great side for richer dishes such as…

Versión en Español Chilean celery and avocado salad, or ensalada de apio y palta, is crisp chopped celery soaked in cold water, drained, and arranged in a nest with avocado strips bathed in lemon juice, dressed with lemon, sea salt, and olive oil, and topped with chopped walnuts. It takes 20 minutes, needs no cooking, and serves 4. A very Chilean, very green salad made with two of the country’s best seasonal products. How to…

Versión en Español Hearts of palm salad, or ensalada de palmitos, is sliced hearts of palm with diced apple and tomato dressed in a vinaigrette of lemon juice, olive oil, ground almonds, mustard, and salt, served over shredded lettuce and topped with seasoned avocado slices. It takes 20 minutes, needs no cooking, and serves 2. A fresh, healthy summer salad with the pleasant, exotic flavor of hearts of palm. How to Make Hearts of Palm…

Versión en Español Chilean fava bean salad, or ensalada de habas, is fava beans boiled for about 20 minutes, cooled, and tossed with lettuce strips, mellowed thin sliced onion, and olives, dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A simple country salad that balances the buttery texture of fresh fava beans with the crisp bite of onion, and it…

Versión en Español Traditional Greek salad is a fresh mix of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with cubes of feta cheese and black olives, seasoned with oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. It takes 15 minutes of preparation, needs no cooking, and serves 4. A refreshing recipe for spring or hot days that works as an appetizer, a side dish, or a light main course, and is quick and very…

Versión en Español Chilean coligüe shoot salad, or ensalada de brotes de coligüe, is tender shoots of native Chilean bamboo, peeled and boiled until soft, sliced, and tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach in a balsamic vinaigrette, finished with pea shoots and seeds. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and about 30 minutes of cooking, and serves 6. Coligüe is a native bamboo of southern Chile once considered a pest in the forests, and…

Versión en Español Chilean Russian salad, or ensalada rusa, is a colorful side of diced boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, and green beans mixed with scallions, celery, and red bell pepper, seasoned with apple cider vinegar and dressed with mayonnaise. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. It is the perfect companion for any Chilean barbecue, and you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand or leftovers from…

Versión en Español Cold pasta salad, or ensalada de fideos fríos, is made by cooking 250 g of spiral pasta al dente, rinsing and cooling it, and tossing it with a vinaigrette of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, thyme, garlic, oregano, and salt, plus spinach, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and mozzarella, finished with grated parmesan. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 10 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. It is a popular…

Versión en Español Chilean ensalada de mote is a fresh salad of cooked hulled wheat (mote) mixed with diced tomato, onion, green chili, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, and merkén, chilled for a couple of hours, and finished with avocado, lemon, and orange juice. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of cooking and serves 2 people. Mote, boiled and hulled wheat, is a very traditional Chilean ingredient that is easy to find ready…