Calle Ocho Salad Recipe
green cabbage, seasonal greens, red peppers, peas, pickled onions, mojo vinaigrette, cotija cheese, canchita
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, seasonal greens, diced red bell pepper, and fresh peas. Toss gently to mix.
- 2
Add Pickled Onions
Add the pickled onions to the salad mixture and toss again to ensure even distribution.
- 3
Make the Mojo Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the mojo vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the mojo vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
- 5
Add Cotija and Canchita
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and canchita on top of the salad before serving.
