The inspiration is cherry tomatoes, cilantro instead of basil, and Queso fresco instead of mozzarella, except that I used feta from my Tiny Pantry, which is very similar to queso fresco. The olive oil stays the same.
It looks like a fiesta to me! It even has the colors of the Mexican flag! 🇲🇽
EQUIPMENT: chef’s knife, cutting board
Caprese Inspired Mexican Fiesta Salad
Difficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
20
minutesMexican fiesta salad.
Ingredients
1/2 cucumber, halved lengthwise thinly sliced
2 cups mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 mango, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 slices red onion, diced
1/4 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed, minced
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Directions
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and mango; divided between two plates.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over each.
- Arrange red onion and jalapeño over each.
- Squeeze lime juice over each.
- Top each with cilantro and feta cheese.
- Sprinkle a little chili powder over each.
Do you mean 1/4 CUP chopped jalapeño?
Oh no! 1/4 of a jalapeño pepper.
You can adjust for your own heat tolerance and tastes.
Let me know how you like the salad!