Citrus Queso Salad (Dip for Chips)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3
Citrus Queso Salad (Dip for Chips)
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Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package queso fresco , crumbled
1/2 cup Cotija cheese , crumbled
1/2 cup diced jicama
1 small diced cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 medium tomatoes , chopped
1/2 chipotle chile in adobo , finely chopped
1 lime , juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
125
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Citrus Queso Salad (Dip for Chips) is a bright, colorful, and flavorful salad perfect for parties, picnics, and game day. This Mexican-inspired salad is made with fresh vegetables and two types of crumbled cheese, queso fresco and Cotija cheese, and is spiced up with finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo. Jicama, which is a crunchy and slightly sweet root vegetable, adds a refreshing texture to the salad. This salad can be served as a dip for tortilla chips or as a side dish to your favorite Mexican entree.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine crumbled queso fresco and Cotija cheese, diced jicama, diced cucumber, chopped cilantro, diced red onion and chopped tomatoes.
2.Add finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo and squeeze lime juice over salad.
3.Drizzle olive oil over everything and toss to combine.
4.Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour before serving.
5.Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips.

PROS

This salad is very easy and quick to prepare.

Both queso fresco and Cotija cheese are rich sources of calcium and protein.

All other fresh vegetables also add nutritional value to this salad.

CONS

Chipotle chile in adobo has high sodium content and may not be suitable for people with hypertension.

This salad has cheese which may not be suitable for lactose intolerant people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a perfect combination of protein, calcium, and vitamins.
The fresh cilantro is excellent for digestion and rich in antioxidants.
The jicama, which is native to Mexico, is low in calories and rich in fiber.

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