Salpicon
Bursting with vibrant flavors and refreshing textures, Salpicón is a traditional Latin American shredded beef salad that's as versatile as it is delicious. Featuring tender, slow-cooked beef brisket tossed with juicy tomatoes, crisp red onions, and fragrant cilantro, this dish is elevated with a zesty dressing of lime juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Whether enjoyed chilled as a light lettuce wrap, served over tortillas for a heartier meal, or accented with creamy avocado for an extra layer of richness, Salpicón is sure to delight your palate. Ready in just over two hours, including prep and chill time, this colorful recipe is perfect for meal prepping or serving at your next gathering. A must-try for fans of bold, fresh, and effortless cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef brisket
- 1 tbsp salt
- 8 cups water
- 1 small, halved onion
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 2 medium, diced tomatoes
- 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
- 0.5 cup, chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup, freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 0.5 tsp, or to taste salt
- 0.25 tsp, or to taste black pepper
- 1 medium, diced (optional) avocado
- 4 whole, for serving (optional) lettuce leaves
- 4 small, for serving (optional) tortillas
Instructions
In a large pot, add the beef brisket, water, 1 tablespoon of salt, halved onion, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreddable.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the beef using two forks and set aside.
While the beef cools, prepare the vegetables. Dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded beef, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the beef and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Refrigerate the salpicon for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Before serving, optionally add diced avocado for extra creaminess and toss lightly.
Serve chilled over lettuce leaves as a salad or as a filling for tortillas. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.7 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 640 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 11587 mg | 504% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.6 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 241.2 g | 482% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1153 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 49.8 mg | 277% | |
| Potassium | 8273 mg | 176% | |
*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.
