Salsa criolla
A sharp, fresh red onion and lime salad that goes on nearly every Peruvian plate.
- Time10 min plus standing
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.33 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the onions in cold water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
5 min - 2
Squeeze them dry with your hands.
- 3
Mix with the lime juice, salt and oil.
- 4
Fold in the chilli, tomato and coriander.
- 5
Leave for 10 minutes before serving with grilled meat, fish or rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.