Mexican Sardines Salad
Introduce a taste of vibrant Mexico to your meal with this delightful Mexican Sardine Salad. Perfect as a quick snack or a light lunch, this recipe brings together the robust flavors of sardines with fresh and zesty ingredients, offering you a nutritious and delicious dish. Easy to make and full of flavor, this will soon become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients:
🐟 1 can of sardines in tomato hot sauce
🌿 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
🧅 1/4 onion, diced
🌶️ 1 jalapeño, chopped
🍋 2 limes
🥑 1 avocado
🧂 Salt, to taste
⚫ Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Open the can of sardines and drain excess sauce. Gently break the sardines into smaller pieces using a fork.
- Chop the cilantro, dice the onion, and finely chop the jalapeño. Be cautious with the jalapeño seeds if you prefer a milder salad.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sardines, cilantro, diced onion, and chopped jalapeño.
- Add Citrus Zest:
- Squeeze the juice of two limes over the sardine mixture, ensuring to catch any seeds.
- Prepare the Avocado:
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into small cubes. Add the avocado to the salad bowl.
- Season to Taste:
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the salad. Mix gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately as a topping for tostadas, as a filling for tacos, or simply on its own as a refreshing salad.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Cooking Tips:
- To enhance the flavor, allow the salad to rest for a few minutes after mixing. This will let the flavors meld together more thoroughly.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño according to your spice preference. Removing the seeds will lessen the heat.
- For a creamier texture, mash some avocado while mixing.
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