Salpicón is a light, refreshing Mexican salad made with shredded beef, pickled chilis (or chiles en vinagre), lettuce, tomato, avocado, panela cheese and a squeeze of lime for just the right tang.
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Andrés Carnalla
Equipment
Cutting board
Kitchen knife
Large mixing bowl
Small mixing bowls
Cheese Grater
Plate
Serving spoon or tongs
Large pot
Fork and Knife
Ingredients
¼cupOlive oil
1 ¼lbSkirt steak
4Roma tomatoesFinely chopped
½headIceberg or Romaine lettuce
3Limes
2Avocados
½cup Pickled chilis (chiles en vinagre)
4tablespoonParsleyFinely chopped
⅓Red onionFinely chopped
4ozsPanela cheeseGrated
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Beef
Slice the beef against the grain into 1-inch chunks.
Fill a pan halfway with water and add the sliced beef. Cook over medium-high heat for about 30 minutes or until tender.
Chop the Veggies
While the beef is cooking, finely chop the garlic, red onion and parsley and put into separate prep bowls.
Chop the lettuce and place in a large mixing bowl. You’ll use this bowl to mix the salad.
Chop the tomatoes and place into another bowl. Do the same with the pickled chilis.
Chop and Shred Remaining Ingredients
Cut the avocado in half, around the pit. Score each half into squares and then scoop the avocado into a bowl.
Shred the panela cheese into a plate and set aside.
Shred the Beef
After cooking the beef, the water will reduce and the broth will darken.
Remove the beef from the broth and shred using a knife and fork. You can let it cool and shred with your hands, but it will be easier to shred while hot.
Assemble Your Salad
Start with your large bowl of shredded lettuce.
Add the shredded beef, then the chopped onion.
Scoop in the avocado and spoon in the chopped tomatoes.
Sprinkle on the shredded cheese.
Add the pickled chilis, then sprinkle in the parsley and garlic.
Top with Spices, Lime and Oil
Sprinkle in the pepper and salt.
Squeeze in the limes.
Finally, pour in the olive oil.
Toss and Serve
Carefully toss all ingredients in the mixing bowl, being careful not to crush the avocado.
Serve as a side salad or on your favorite tostadas for a crunchy, tasty treat!