Appetizing Ensalada Campera Recipe

The traditional Spanish salads have the power of transporting us to Andalusia with just one bite. The ensalada campera, also known as country salad, is the perfect example of that. In this article, we will show you how to prepare this recipe step by step, with some key information on storing, serving, and more.

📝 Ingredients

• 500 gr potatoes
• 200 gr green beans
• 1 red onion
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 green pepper
• 1 can of tuna in olive oil (or vegetable oil)
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup (100gr) pitted black olives
• Salt to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• vinegar (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash the potatoes and cut them into medium...: Wash the potatoes and cut them into medium pieces.
2. 2In a large pot, add the potatoes and...: In a large pot, add the potatoes and enough water to cover them. Add salt to the water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Then, drain them and let them cool.
3. 3In a separate pot, boil the eggs for...: In a separate pot, boil the eggs for about 10 minutes until they are well cooked. Then, cool them under cold water, peel, and cut them into slices.
4. 4Meanwhile, clean and cut the green beans into...: Meanwhile, clean and cut the green beans into pieces of about 2 to 3 centimeters. Cook them in salted water for about 7 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp. Drain and cool quickly by submerging in cold water.
5. 5Peel and chop the red onion into small...: Peel and chop the red onion into small pieces. Wash and cut the tomatoes into cubes. Wash and cut the green pepper into thin strips.
6. 6In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked...: In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, green beans, diced onion, diced tomatoes, and green bell pepper. Add the shredded tuna and black olives to taste.
7. 7Add the egg slices to the salad.
8. 8Season the salad with salt to taste and...: Season the salad with salt to taste and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. You can add a little vinegar to give it an acid touch.
9. 9Mix all the ingredients well so that the...: Mix all the ingredients well so that the flavors are integrated. Let the ensalada campera rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.