Solterito Arequipeño (Arequipa Bachelor's Salad)

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Fava Beans 100 g · 100 kcal
• Cooked White Corn Kernels 80 g · 70 kcal
• Fresh Cheese (Queso Fresco) 50 g · 130 kcal
• Red Onion 30 g · 12 kcal
• Tomato 80 g · 14 kcal
• Black Olives 20 g · 25 kcal
• Rocoto Pepper (minced) 5 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh Parsley (chopped) 5 g · 2 kcal
• Lime Juice 10 g · 3 kcal
• Olive Oil 10 g · 90 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Dice the fresh cheese (queso fresco), tomatoes, and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Finely mince the rocoto pepper, removing seeds and veins for less heat if desired.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked fava beans, cooked white corn kernels, diced queso fresco, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, black olives, minced rocoto pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
3. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Toss all ingredients gently until well combined. Serve immediately as a refreshing salad or side dish.