Causeo, Chilean Salad

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:

1. 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.
2. Chop the tomatoes into wedges.
3. Chop the cheese into cubes.
4. Mix everything in a bowl and dress with the Chilean seasoning, salt, vegetable oil, and lemon juice.

Summary

Recipe Name

Causeo, Chilean Salad

PIlar Hernandez

Published On

2014-11-10

Preparation Time

0H25M

Cook Time

0H0M

Total Time

0H25M