Arequipa-Style Solterito Salad (Solterito Arequipeño) is a traditional Peruvian dish, made with fava beans, corn, fresh cheese, and olives. It is considered a fresh starter, very popular in Arequipa and throughout southern Peru. At our catering service, solterito becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked fava beans
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 200 g fresh cheese, cubed
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Cook beans and corn
- Boil fava beans and corn in salted water until tender.
- Drain and let cool.
- Mix ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, cheese, tomato, onion, and olives.
- Dress the salad
- Add olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley.
- Serve
- Serve solterito salad chilled.
- Pair with fresh bread or as a side dish for meats.
Arequipa-Style Solterito Salad is more than just food—it’s tradition, freshness, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let solterito salad win you over and taste the true flavor of Arequipa’s cuisine.
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