Solterito Salad with Romanian Twist

Ingredients

In this Romanian adaptation of Solterito Salad, we incorporate Romanian telemea cheese instead of the traditional Peruvian cheese. The dressing is made with Romanian vinegar and olive oil, giving it a unique tangy flavor. Additionally, we use locally available vegetables that are commonly used in Romanian cuisine, while still maintaining the essence and spirit of the original dish. We alse have the original recipe for Solterito, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (200g) lettuce, shredded 2 cups (200g) lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup (150g) tomatoes, diced 1 cup (150g) tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup (150g) cucumbers, sliced 1 cup (150g) cucumbers, sliced
• 1 cup (150g) cooked green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup (150g) cooked green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup (150g) cooked corn kernels 1 cup (150g) cooked corn kernels
• 1 cup (150g) Romanian telemea cheese, crumbled 1 cup (150g) Romanian telemea cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Romanian vinegar 1/4 cup (60ml) Romanian vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 12g, 4g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.8g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, cooked green beans, and corn kernels.
2. 2.
   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Romanian vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
3. 3.
   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
4. 4.
   Sprinkle the crumbled Romanian telemea cheese and fresh parsley over the salad.
5. 5.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Romanian telemea cheese — If you can't find telemea cheese, you can substitute it with feta cheese, which has a similar texture and flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For added crunch, you can sprinkle some toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds over the salad.
• If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of Romanian chili flakes to the dressing.
• To make it a heartier meal, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp to the salad.

Serving advice

Serve the Romanian-Inspired Solterito Salad as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats or as a light lunch on its own.

Presentation advice

Arrange the colorful vegetables and cheese on a large platter, drizzle the dressing over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley for an eye-catching presentation.