Best 3 Fresco Salad Recipes

Fresco salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner. It is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers, and is typically dressed with a simple vinaigrette. Fresco salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals, and it can also help you stay hydrated. It is also a low-calorie dish that is easy to digest, making it a good choice for people who are watching their weight or who have digestive problems. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a healthy and delicious way to add more vegetables to your diet, fresco salad is a great option.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND QUESO FRESCO

Lentil Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Queso Fresco image

From about.com, posting for ZWT 7, South America. This combines two of my favorite things, lentils and sweet potatoes! Recipe is credited to Marian Blazes, who says "Toss it all together and serve warm, adding a few baby spinach leaves for something green. This is a healthful salad that everyone will enjoy. " Servings are a guess...please help me if this needs correcting!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Sazon Goya seasoning (or 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon paprika)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup lentils
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 lime, juice of
1 red pepper, diced
1/2 cup queso fresco
salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes and the chopped red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the SazonGoya seasoning packet, and salt and pepper.
Place vegetables in a roasting pan and roast, gently stirring every 10 minutes or so, until potatoes are starting to brown around the edges and appear slightly crispy. Let cool.
While potoatoes are roasting, bring the lentils to a boil in the 2 cups of water with 1 teaspoon salt.
Simmer lentils gently until tender, about 25 minutes.
Drain lentils well, and let cool completely. Place lentils in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and the juice of one lime.
Stir in the sweet potatoes and onions, chopped red pepper, and queso fresco, and gently toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CORN SALAD WITH QUESO FRESCO - ENSALADA DE CHOCLO

Corn Salad With Queso Fresco - Ensalada De Choclo image

This salad is accompanies many Latin meals. It has a simple lime dressing that allows the fresh flavors of the ingredients to shine. Corn, onions, cilantro, red pepper, and cubes of queso fresco (farmer's cheese) are tossed with a little bit of vegetable oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. If you can find frozen Andean choclo corn at your local Latin grocery, it is fantastic in this light, refreshing, and nutritious salad.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups cooked corn kernels (frozen Andean choclo, if possible)
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
8 ounces queso fresco (queso blanco, farmers cheese, or other fresh, unaged white cheese)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1.Whisk lime juice into oil and season with salt and pepper.
2.Gently toss all ingredients together. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
3.Serve chilled.

FRESCO SALAD

Fresco Salad image

This is a take-off from the signature salad at a local euro grill. Other favorite salad ingredients can be added as wished and use your favorite dressing. Quantities are approximate for two dinner sized salad servings These are just the key ingredients that make the salad so yummy and filling.

Provided by LizzieLou

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup cubed beet (pickled or canned)
2 tablespoons crumbled feta
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chickpeas or 1/2 cup garbanzo beans
2 slices crumbled bacon
1/2 tablespoon chopped red onion
lettuce or greens

Steps:

We also like avacado, bell peppers, cucumber etc,. Make sure to add your favorite dressing and toss thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.8, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 685.7, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13.9

Tips:

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and packed with nutrients.
Choose a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to salad dressings, so feel free to try something new.
Keep it simple. A few simple ingredients can often create the most delicious salad.
Make it a meal. Add some protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu, to your salad to make it a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Fresco salads are a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables. They are also incredibly versatile, so you can easily customize them to your own taste. With so many delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a fresco salad that you'll love.

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