Chuyaco (Colombian Orange Salad)
This orange salad is quite refreshing with a bite of heat from the habanero. This only takes 10 minutes to prepare and pairs great with meat and seafood.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: Colombian, Latin American, salad, side dish, vegan
Author: Alex Gorgos
- 6 oranges
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp panela or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
- 1/2 habanero finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
With a sharp knife, peel the oranges of the peel and all of the white membrane. Remove any seeds.
Slice the oranges into 1/4” thick slices.
Mix together the orange juice, panela, green onion, habanero, salt and pepper. Make sure that the panela is completely dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the oranges.