Ensalada Boricua
Ensalada Boricua
Ingredients
- 1 lettuce head, shredded
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 fluid ounce Mojo de Ajo
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing all your ingredients: shred the lettuce, dice the roma tomatoes, slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Mojo de Ajo, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano. Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the salad mixture into your desired serving container(s).
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Refrigerate the salad for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Just before serving, add the croutons to the salad and toss one final time. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Ensalada Boricua
- 1 lettuce head, shredded
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 fluid ounce Mojo de Ajo
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing all your ingredients: shred the lettuce, dice the roma tomatoes, slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Mojo de Ajo, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano. Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the salad mixture into your desired serving container(s).
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Refrigerate the salad for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Just before serving, add the croutons to the salad and toss one final time. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min