Mexican style salad with crispy tortilla

4 servings

25 minutes

Mexican-style salad with crispy tortilla is a vibrant and rich dish that transports you to the heart of Mexican cuisine. Crispy tortillas add a textural play, contrasting with juicy tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and crunchy celery. Spicy chili pepper and wine vinegar add zest, while tuna in olive oil provides richness and deep flavor. Historically, such salads originated in Mexican regions where fresh vegetables and seafood harmoniously combine in simple yet expressive dishes. This salad is perfect as a light dinner or snack for warm evenings, especially when paired with refreshing lemonade or Mexican beer.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 302.6
• Proteins: 19.6g
• Fats: 11.8g
• Carbohydrates: 29.7g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 30 g
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Corn Tortillas: 2 pc
• Yellow tomatoes: 4 pc
• Celery: 4 stem
• Red sweet pepper: 4 pc
• Chili pepper: 5 g
• Wine vinegar: 10 ml
• Olive oil: 20 ml
• Canned tuna in olive oil: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Fry the tortillas in a hot pan on both sides, cool them down, and cut.

   Required ingredients:

   • Corn Tortillas: 2 pieces

2. Wash the vegetables and greens well, prepare for cutting, and slice to your taste. Top with pieces of tuna.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Yellow tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Celery: 4 stems
   • Red sweet pepper: 4 pieces
   • Canned tuna in olive oil: 200 g

3. Season with salt, chili pepper, wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 5 g
   • Wine vinegar: 10 ml