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Tomatillo, Tomato, and Panela Salad





Yields
Makes 4 servings

Panela is a mild Mexican-style cheese found in many supermarkets; if you can't find it, use mozzarella cheese instead.

 1/2 pound tomatillos
 1/4 cup orange juice
 1/4 cup lime juice
  About 1/4 teaspoon salt
  About 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1/2 pound firm-ripe tomatoes
 1/8 pound panela cheese
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  Chili-cumin chips
Step 1
1

Pull off and discard the tomatillo husks. Rinse tomatillos and thinly slice into a bowl.

Step 2
2

Add orange juice, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix gently.

Step 3
3

Rinse, core, and thinly slice tomatoes. Cut cheese into very thin slices. Arrange both on a flat plate.

Step 4
4

Spoon tomatillo mixture over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper. Accompany with chili-cumin chips.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 160Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g8%

Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 5.2mg2%
Sodium 492mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Protein 6.3g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.