Argentine Salsa Criolla

Name: Argentine Salsa Criolla
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min

May 21, 2022

Prep 15 min Total 45 min

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Argentine salsa criolla is a raw vegetable relish dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil. The onion soaks in salted vinegar first, then gets tossed with tomato, peppers, and parsley. Serve with grilled beef, choripan, or empanadas.

Makes ca. 2 cups (4-6 servings)

Ingredients

1 large red onion (ca. 150 g), thinly sliced
1 medium tomato (ca. 130 g), seeded, diced
1/2 red bell pepper (ca. 45 g), thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper (ca. 45 g), thinly sliced
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Dissolve a pinch of salt in the vinegar. Add onion, soak 10 minutes.

Add tomato, peppers, parsley, and oil. Season, toss gently.

Marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes. Keeps 3-5 days refrigerated.

Notes

Serve with grilled beef, choripan, or empanadas.

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