Ensalada Chilena Chilean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Salad) is a simple yet vibrant dish that celebrates the essence of South American cuisine. This traditional salad features juicy, ripe tomatoes and sweet, tender onions, enhanced with the zesty kick of red wine vinegar and the richness of extra virgin olive oil. Freshly chopped cilantro adds a fragrant, herbaceous touch, while a quick soak of the onions in cold water ensures a delicate, mellow flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this refreshing salad is the perfect side dish for grilled meats, barbecues, or even light summer meals. Healthy, versatile, and effortless, Ensalada Chilena is a must-try for lovers of bold, fresh flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large white or yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) ground black pepper
- 2 cups (for soaking the onion) cold water
Instructions
Begin by preparing the onion. Peel the onion and slice it as thinly as possible into half-moons. Place the sliced onion in a bowl with 2 cups of cold water. Let it soak for 10 minutes to reduce its sharpness while you prepare the other ingredients.
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Core them if necessary, and slice them into thin wedges or rounds, depending on your preference. Place the sliced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely and set aside.
Drain the soaked onion and pat it dry with paper towels. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Add the chopped cilantro to the salad. Toss everything gently until the ingredients are evenly combined and coated with the dressing.
Allow the salad to sit for 5–10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld before serving.
Serve the Ensalada Chilena as a refreshing side dish or pair it with grilled meats for a traditional Chilean meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 299 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
