Guatemalan Jocote Salad
A traditional Guatemalan salad made with ripe jocotes, a type of tropical fruit native to Central America. It's a refreshing and healthy side dish that's perfect for summer.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh mint leaves - A handful, chopped
- Chili powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Jocotes - 2 cups, pitted and sliced
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced jocotes, lime juice, salt, and chili powder.
- Toss everything together until the jocotes are well coated.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped mint leaves over the salad.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Sugar: 20g
