Jul 17 2026
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Nuvobowl (salad) Recipe

Inspired by NuvoTaco
Time45m
Serves4

Our version of a taco salad. Mixed greens with esquite (Mexican street corn, off the cob), avocado, pico de gallo, pickled red onions with habanero, and spicy aioli. Comes with your choice of meat and lime-cilantro vinaigrette on the side. Comes with chips.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Esquite

    In a bowl, mix the cooked corn with lime juice, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and salt to taste. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Pickled Red Onions

    Thinly slice red onions and place them in a jar. Heat vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour over onions and let them pickle for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, esquite, diced avocado, pico de gallo, and pickled red onions. Toss gently.

  4. 4

    Add Meat

    Top the salad with your choice of meat. Drizzle with spicy aioli and lime-cilantro vinaigrette.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the salad with tortilla chips on the side.

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