Ensalada Chilena

Name: Ensalada Chilena
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced; 1 white onion, sliced into thin rings; 3 tbsp olive oil; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt to taste

Ensalada Chilena (ehn-sah-LAH-dah chee-LEH-nah)

Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 85 kcal

The simplest and most ubiquitous Chilean side dish: sliced ripe tomatoes and white onion rings dressed with olive oil, salt, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 8.0g

Fat 5.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

cutting board sharp knife serving bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: shallow oval plate

Garnishes: cilantro, olive oil drizzle

Accompaniments: any Chilean main course

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 white onion, sliced into thin rings
3 tbsp olive oil
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Soak onion rings in cold water for 10 min to remove sharpness. Drain well.
2
Arrange tomato slices on a platter or in a shallow bowl.
3
Scatter onion rings over tomatoes.
4
Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt.
5
Top with fresh chopped cilantro.
6
Serve immediately at room temperature.

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Did You Know?

Ensalada chilena is so fundamental that it appears on Chilean tables more often than any other dish — it is the default side for virtually every meal.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

cutting board
sharp knife
serving bowl

Garnishing

cilantro, olive oil drizzle

Accompaniments

any Chilean main course

The Story Behind Ensalada Chilena

Ensalada chilena is the most elemental expression of Chilean cuisine: ripe tomatoes, sliced onion, olive oil, and cilantro. Its simplicity is its genius, relying entirely on the quality of Chile's sun-ripened tomatoes. This salad accompanies every cazuela, every completo, and every asado in the country.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed every lunch and dinner 📜 Origins: Colonial era

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