Name: Causeo Chilean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion; 2 large tomatoes; 2 cups of cubed Queso Fresco (1 Panela cheese); 1/4 teaspoon cumin; salt, vegetable oil, and lemon juice

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The Causeo Chilean Salad traditionally includes some protein to serve as a complete meal. Most traditional Causeos have pig's feet, previously cooked and chopped, or pork head cheese. I prefer to skip the meat.

Causeos usually have onions and tomatoes seasoned with lemon juice, oil, and Chilean seasoning (a mixture of ground oregano, cumin, coriander, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt). I prefer a meatless causeo.

My favorite is hard goat cheese, but it is also widespread to make it with fresh cheese, and here in the US, I usually use Cacique Panela cheese.

Every family in Chile has its favorite causeo, but it's always served with plenty of fresh Chilean bread: Churrascas, Pan Amasado, or Chilean Country Bread.

Causeo Chilean Salad

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Author: Pilar Hernandez
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Salad
Method: Raw
Cuisine: Chilean

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Description

A traditionally and loved Chilean salad.

Ingredients

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1 yellow onion
2 large tomatoes
2 cups of cubed Queso Fresco (1 Panela cheese)
¼ teaspoon cumin
salt, vegetable oil, and lemon juice

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Instructions

Chop onion in half-moons, cover with boiling water and let it stand for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain and pad dry.
Chop the tomatoes into wedges.
Chop the cheese into cubes.
Mix everything in a bowl and dress with the seasoning, salt, vegetable oil, and lemon juice.
Serve immediately.