La Chismosa Salad Recipe
Romaine lettuce, red onions, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, queso fresco, red bell peppers, cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Rinse all fresh vegetables under cold water. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Onions and Peppers
Thinly slice the red onion and red bell pepper. Add them to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Chop the Cucumber and Tomatoes
Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into cubes and add to the salad.
- 5
Add Queso Fresco and Cilantro
Crumble the queso fresco over the salad and sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.
Serving
- 6
Toss the Salad
Gently toss all the ingredients together in the bowl to combine flavors.
- 7
Serve Fresh
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side or main dish.
