Latin Caribbean Salads and Side Dishes
In the tropics a light salad and dressing or small side dish is the perfect way to enjoy the warm weather.
Green Beans in Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Here is a quick and easy cold green bean dish that uses fresh vegetables at the peak of the summer season. You can also use yellow wax beans in this dish.
Here is a quick and easy cold green bean dish that uses fresh vegetables at the peak of the summer season. You can also use yellow wax beans in this dish.
Pickled White Beans
Pickled beans can be served warm or cold, however pickled beans are more flavorful if allowed to refrigerate over night.
Pickled beans can be served warm or cold, however pickled beans are more flavorful if allowed to refrigerate over night.
Pink Beans - Habichuelas Rosadas
This recipe for Puerto Rican pink beans uses dried pink beans. If you're in a rush you can use canned pink beans.
This recipe for Puerto Rican pink beans uses dried pink beans. If you're in a rush you can use canned pink beans.
Viandas con Bacalao - Salted Codfish With Root Vegetables
Viandas con Bacalao is salted codfish mixed with tropical root vegetables. Viandas con Bacalao makes a nice low fat lunch or serve with rice for a full meal.
Viandas con Bacalao is salted codfish mixed with tropical root vegetables. Viandas con Bacalao makes a nice low fat lunch or serve with rice for a full meal.
Asparagus and Serrano Ham
This Asparagus and Serrano Ham dish is traditionally made with Serrano ham, but tastes great with any thin sliced deli ham, chicken or turkey.
This Asparagus and Serrano Ham dish is traditionally made with Serrano ham, but tastes great with any thin sliced deli ham, chicken or turkey.
Baked Yellow Plantains – Maduros Asados
Here is a very simple, yet delicious way to enjoy sweet yellow plantains. You can also roast the plantains on a grill. You can also use garlic salt or seasoned salt in place of regular salt.
Here is a very simple, yet delicious way to enjoy sweet yellow plantains. You can also roast the plantains on a grill. You can also use garlic salt or seasoned salt in place of regular salt.
Cantaloupe Salad (Ensalada de Cantalupo)
Refreshing cantaloupe salad makes a refreshing summer treat or entertainment piece.
Refreshing cantaloupe salad makes a refreshing summer treat or entertainment piece.
Cuban Fufu
Cuban Fufu is a sweet yet savory turkey dressing or side dish. Sweet plantains are the main ingredient.
Cuban Fufu is a sweet yet savory turkey dressing or side dish. Sweet plantains are the main ingredient.
Cuban Tossed Salad
This tossed salad recipe comes from Cuba and is a simple yet delicious salad. Serve the tossed salad for a light lunch or with dinner.
This tossed salad recipe comes from Cuba and is a simple yet delicious salad. Serve the tossed salad for a light lunch or with dinner.
Egg and Onion Salad Recipe ( Ensalada de Huevos y Cebolla)
This Layered Egg and Onion Salad recipe is a light salad made with onions, eggs, lettuce, and asparagus, which is dressed with vinaigrette and parmesan cheese.
This Layered Egg and Onion Salad recipe is a light salad made with onions, eggs, lettuce, and asparagus, which is dressed with vinaigrette and parmesan cheese.
Green Plantain Turkey Stuffing
This recipe for Plantain Turkey Stuffing, also called Mofongo Stuffing, is an excellent alternative to the traditional breaded and meat stuffing associated with a thanksgiving turkey.
This recipe for Plantain Turkey Stuffing, also called Mofongo Stuffing, is an excellent alternative to the traditional breaded and meat stuffing associated with a thanksgiving turkey.
Rum Soaked Tropical Fruit Salad
This tropical fruit salad is perfect for beginners. The preparation is easy and the dish is versatile. Also, you can make it without the rum.
This tropical fruit salad is perfect for beginners. The preparation is easy and the dish is versatile. Also, you can make it without the rum.
Stuffed Avacado Salad (Avacado Relleno)
This stuffed avacado recipe is a nice cold dish to serve during the summer. Serve in place of a salad or as a first course.
This stuffed avacado recipe is a nice cold dish to serve during the summer. Serve in place of a salad or as a first course.
Yuca with Garlic Sauce (Yuca con Mojo)
Yuca with Garlic Sauce is a recipe from Cuba that combines the pungent taste of onions and garlic with the mild yucca root.
Yuca with Garlic Sauce is a recipe from Cuba that combines the pungent taste of onions and garlic with the mild yucca root.
Avocado and Tomato Salad
Ensalada de Aguacate y Tomate. Avocado and Tomato Salad is one of those light refreshing salads found throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This recipe is a classic blend of avocados, tomatoes and onions in a vinaigrette dressing.
Ensalada de Aguacate y Tomate. Avocado and Tomato Salad is one of those light refreshing salads found throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This recipe is a classic blend of avocados, tomatoes and onions in a vinaigrette dressing.
Pasta Crab Salad
Crab Pasta Salad is a tasty five ingredient salad that brings you a taste of the Caribbean with pasta, crab and mango.
Crab Pasta Salad is a tasty five ingredient salad that brings you a taste of the Caribbean with pasta, crab and mango.