Jul 14 2026

Ropa Vieja Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Traditional Mexican salad made with shredded beef picadillo romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado and green olives. Marinated in our vinaigrette dressing and served in a large tortilla shell.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Beef Picadillo

Vinaigrette Dressing

Tortilla Shell

Method

Preparation of Beef Picadillo

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Season the Beef

    Add the shredded beef to the skillet along with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Preparation of Vinaigrette Dressing

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Whisk Together

    Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare Tortilla Shell

    In a clean skillet, warm the large flour tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced onion, diced avocado, and green olives.

  3. 7

    Add Beef and Dressing

    Add the cooked beef picadillo to the salad mixture and drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Place the salad mixture into the warmed tortilla shells and serve immediately.

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