The Chilean causeo is a salad which 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.
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 with hard goat cheese, but it is also very common to make it with fresh cheese and here in the US I usually use Cacique Panela cheese.
Every family has their favorite causeo, but it’s always served with plenty of fresh Chilean bread: churrascas or country bread.
Causeo, Chilean Salad
4 people
Ingredients:
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 Panela round cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Chilean seasoning
- salt, vegetable oil, and lemon juice
Preparation:
- Chop onion in half moons, cover with boiling water, 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 Chilean seasoning, salt, vegetable oil, and lemon juice.

Hola Pilar
Te sigo En tu Cocina, ya llevo mas de 55 años en USA, It just fascinate me to cook some of your recipes. I miss one that if you have it please send it to me or show it in your web. “Cazuela,” yes cazuela de vacuo!
Gracias,
Eduardo
Hi Eduardo, I’m so happy you found my blog. Welcome! I don’t have that recipe yet, but I’m working on it. So keep coming back.