Solterito

Name: Solterito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 cups fava beans, boiled and peeled; 1 cup corn kernels, boiled; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed; 100g queso fresco, cubed; 8 black olives, halved; 1 rocoto pepper, seeded and diced (or ají amarillo); 3 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, pepper; Fresh parsley or huacatay

Solterito (sohl-teh-REE-toh)

Arequipa Mixed Bean Salad

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 224 kcal

A colorful, refreshing Arequipa salad of fava beans, corn, tomato, onion, queso fresco, and olives, dressed with lime and rocoto pepper.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 10.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl cutting board pot for boiling

Presentation Guide

Vessel: clay bowl

Garnishes: parsley, rocoto slices

Accompaniments: grilled meats, rice

Ingredients

2 cups fava beans, boiled and peeled
1 cup corn kernels, boiled
2 tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed
100g queso fresco, cubed
8 black olives, halved
1 rocoto pepper, seeded and diced (or ají amarillo)
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper
Fresh parsley or huacatay

Instructions

1
Boil fava beans and corn until tender. Drain and cool.
2
Rinse sliced red onion in cold water to remove sharpness. Drain well.
3
Combine fava beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, queso fresco, and olives in a bowl.
4
Add diced rocoto pepper to taste.
5
Dress with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
6
Garnish with parsley or huacatay. Serve at room temperature.

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Did You Know?

The name "solterito" means "little bachelor" — legend says it was a simple dish that even unmarried men could prepare.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
cutting board
pot for boiling

Garnishing

parsley, rocoto slices

Accompaniments

grilled meats, rice

The Story Behind Solterito

Solterito is a beloved salad from Arequipa that showcases the bounty of the southern Andes: fava beans, corn, and the fiery rocoto pepper. It is an essential part of Arequipa's picanterías, traditional eateries that have served the same recipes for generations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch side dish 📜 Origins: Arequipa, traditional

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