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**Salpicón: A Refreshing and Flavorful Colombian Salad**

Salpicón is a vibrant and refreshing Colombian salad that combines a medley of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. It's a popular side dish or light lunch option, often served during celebrations or gatherings. This versatile salad offers a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring sweet and juicy fruits like grapes, pineapple, and apples, which harmonize with crisp vegetables such as carrots, celery, and cucumbers. The addition of red onion and cilantro adds a zesty kick, while the vinaigrette dressing, made with lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey, brings everything together in a delightful balance of tanginess and sweetness. Discover three variations of this classic Colombian salad in this article: the traditional fruit salad version, a savory seafood salpicón, and a unique chicken salpicón, each offering a distinct twist on this beloved dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALPICON (MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD)



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Salpicon is a slow-cooked tangy shredded Mexican meat salad with a delicious vinegar and lime vinaigrette, served with the freshest lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro and onion and garnished with avocado and radishes. Preparation time includes overnight cooling in refrigerator.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 9h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1 lb) flank steak (or 1 lb. of beef brisket)
1 white onion, thickly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons white vinegar (distilled)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tomatoes, cut in eighths
1/2 cup thinly sliced bermuda onion
1 head shredded romaine lettuce
6 thinly sliced radishes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 sliced avocados

Steps:

  • For the beef: place in large pan and cover with enough water to cover meat by 2 inches.
  • Add onion, salt, garlic, pepper and bay leaf.
  • Bring to boil, skimming off any foam.
  • Reduce heat and add oregano.
  • Simmer uncovered about 1-1/2 hours, or until beef is very tender.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Reserve cooking liquid.
  • Slice, then shred beef coarsely.
  • Return to refrigerator, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to meat to cover.
  • Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Combine tomatoes, Bermuda onion and 3 tbsp.
  • of vinaigrette.
  • Toss to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drain beef and add shredded lettuce and cilantro to beef.
  • Mix in more vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad among plates; surround with tomato mixture and garnish with avocado and radish slices.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS (SALPICON)



Shredded Beef Tostadas (Salpicon) image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 2-pound boneless beef brisket
1 large white onion, quartered
Kosher salt
3/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons dried crumbled Mexican oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup seeded chopped cucumber (from 1/2 English or hothouse cucumber)
1 cup seeded chopped tomatoes (from 2 tomatoes)
1/2 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 radishes, finely chopped
12 corn tortillas
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the brisket in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the meat by an inch. Add the onion quarters and 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer partially covered until the brisket is very tender, 2 1/2 hours. Add more water if needed to keep the meat covered. Turn off the heat and let the brisket cool in the cooking liquid to room temperature. Drain the brisket, discard the water and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil and vinegar in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the lime juice, red onion and oregano and whisk again. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Shred the brisket into a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, cilantro and radishes and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • To make the grilled tostadas: Heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Place a corn tortilla onto the hot pan until the tortilla is crisp with a slight char. Cook for about 5 minutes each side. Scoop the shredded beef salad onto the grilled tostada and garnish with some avocado slices.

SALPICON DE RES RECIPE/ SHREDDED BEEF SALAD



Salpicon de Res Recipe/ Shredded Beef Salad image

Popular throughout Central America & Mexico, Salpicón is a refreshing salad that is great as a topping for tostadas or wrapped in fresh corn tortillas. Easy to make in large quantities for parties and family gatherings.My Mom made this for me with my Tia Anita...I loved it,it was so good,yum !!!

Provided by marty olguin

Categories     Salads

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb beef flank or skirt steak
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 c olive oil
1/4 c vinegar
1-2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper -- to taste
3-4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 serrano chiles, chopped or minced
3-4 avocados, chopped
1 whole queso cotija,it is crumbly/crumble by hand

Steps:

  • 1. Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
  • 2. Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
  • 3. Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning.Add the crumbled Cotija Cheese. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas,or Tostadas or some Lettuce,like a lettuce wrap
  • 4. Salpicón can also be made with chicken (salpicón de pollo), seafood (salpicón de mariscos) or tuna (salpicón de atún). ---------------------------------------------------- Other possible additions: chopped lettuce, chopped cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapeños. Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if you like. Substitute lime juice for the vinegar for a more tropical flavor.

SALPICON



Salpicon image

This is a very versatile recipe that can be served warm or chilled. I have used this for many catering jobs and always have requests for the recipe.

Provided by aalowrie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed
2 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste
water to cover
1 onion, halved
1 large carrot, quartered
1 stalk celery, quartered
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 large tomato, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package warm corn tortillas, or as needed
½ pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper over the fatty side of brisket. Spread tomato paste over entire brisket. Place brisket, fat-side up, in a heavy pot; pour in enough water to cover brisket. Add halved onion, carrot, celery, 1/2 of the cilantro, and garlic to the pot. Bring liquid to a boil. Cover pot with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brisket is very tender, about 6 hours.
  • Blend chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a a food processor until finely chopped. Add vinegar to peppers and continue processing; drizzle olive oil into mixture until smooth.
  • Remove brisket from liquid and cool slightly. Slice meat across the grain into 2-inch slices; shred thoroughly with a fork.
  • Combine shredded meat, chopped onion, tomato, remaining cilantro, and pepper mixture in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Serve meat mixture with corn tortillas and top meat with Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 652.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SALPICóN DE RES (CENTRAL AMERICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD)



Salpicón De Res (Central American Shredded Beef Salad) image

Popular throughout Central America, salpicón is a refreshing salad that is great as a topping for tostadas or wrapped in fresh corn tortillas. It is especially easy to make in large quantities for parties and family gatherings. This version uses vinegar while the Mexican version tends to include lime juice. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -2 1/2 lbs beef flank steak or 2 -2 1/2 lbs skirt steaks
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 serrano chilies, chopped or minced
2 avocados, chopped
lime wedge (optional)
lettuce leaf, to put salad on (optional)

Steps:

  • Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
  • Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
  • Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Salpicón can also be made with chicken (salpicón de pollo), seafood (salpicón de mariscos) or tuna (salpicón de atún).
  • Other possible additions: chopped lettuce, chopped cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapeños.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if you like.
  • Substitute sour orange juice or lime juice for the vinegar for a more tropical flavor.

CHOPPED FRIED-FISH TACOS (TACOS DE SALPICóN DE PESCADO)



Chopped Fried-Fish Tacos (Tacos de Salpicón de Pescado) image

Take fried fish, break it up, and douse it with lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, chiles, and cilantro, and you have an incredible jumble of textures and flavors. Because you hack the fish into bits, there's no need to find perfect-for-presentation fillets, so this is a great way to use those that aren't flawless, as long as they're fresh.

Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Lunch     Cod     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Tortillas     Lime Juice     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 16 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound skinless boneless cod, flounder, or tilapia fillets, cut into approximately 3-by-1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for frying
Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup finely diced white onions
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 fresh serrano or jalapeño chiles, finely chopped (including seeds), plus more to taste
5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive or vegetable oil
Warm corn tortillas, lime wedges, avocado slices, and Fresh Green Salsa , for serving

Steps:

  • Put the fish in a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and the salt, and toss well. Put the flour in another large bowl, add the fish, and toss very well to evenly coat the fish.
  • Pour 3 inches of canola oil into a Dutch oven or medium pot and heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches to avoid crowding the oil, shake off a little flour from the fish, then add the fish to the oil and fry until the pieces are lightly golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer the fried fish to a paper towel to drain.
  • When the fish is just cool enough to handle, put it in a large bowl and add the onions, cilantro, chiles, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Toss and mix well with your hands or a spoon, breaking up the strips into small pieces as you do. Season to taste with more lime juice, chiles, and salt.
  • Serve alongside tortillas and lime wedges, topped with avocado slices and Fresh Green Salsa.

CHRISTI'S SALPICON



Christi's Salpicon image

My mom made this while I was growing up, and now I love to cook it for my own family. It's a great dish and super easy to make. Great with some fresh flour tortillas, cheese, sliced avocado, hot sauce, and pico de gallo. Also great for game-day parties. The leftovers freeze well!

Provided by ck839800

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 13h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) boneless beef roast, or more to taste
2 quarts water to cover
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Place roast in deep pan with enough water to cover; add tomatoes and garlic. Cover pan with aluminum foil or a lid.
  • Roast beef, adding water regularly to keep meat covered, until the meat pulls apart easily with a pair of forks, about 5 hours.
  • Remove roast to a cutting board and shred meat completely. Put shredded meat in a mixing bowl; add Italian-style dressing and green chiles and mix.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 122.7 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 571.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SALPICÓN DE RES



SALPICÓN DE RES image

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

Beef flank or skirt steak -- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds
Onion, chopped -- 1
Olive oil -- 1/3 cup
Vinegar -- 1/4 cup
Oregano -- 1 or 2 teaspoons
Salt and pepper -- to taste
Tomatoes, seeded and chopped -- 3
Onion, thinly sliced -- 1
Serrano chiles, chopped or minced -- 3
Avocado, chopped -- 2

Steps:

  • Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle. Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate. Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas.

MEXICAN ROAST BEEF SALAD (SALPICON)



Mexican Roast Beef Salad (Salpicon) image

You can use leftover roast beef or steak in this main dish salad! Adapted from Woman's Day magazine (May, 2005) You may use the dressing posted here, or your own! I like this with balsamic dressing, but I pour the dressing posted here first, then the balsamic on top.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/8 cup fresh lime juice
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
12 ounces sliced deli roast beef, cut in strips
2 small cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, sliced
1 Hass avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup jicama, peeled, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup sweet onion, sliced in thin slivers
toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish

Steps:

  • For the dressing:.
  • Place dressing ingredients into a large bowl. Whisk to blend. Set aside.
  • For the salad:.
  • Place salad ingredients in a bow. Toss to mix and coat. Mound the salad on a platter; pour over dressing and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds to garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 150.3, Sodium 3340.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 44.3

SALPICóN DE RES (CENTRAL AMERICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD)



Salpicón De Res (Central American Shredded Beef Salad) image

Found online; posting for ZWT 7-Central America (Guatemala). Recipe states: It is a refreshing salad that is great as a topping for tostadas or wrapped in fresh corn tortillas.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -2 1/2 lbs beef flank steak or 2 -2 1/2 lbs skirt steaks
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 serrano chilies, minced
2 avocados, chopped

Steps:

  • Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender.
  • Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
  • Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together.
  • Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together.
  • Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
  • Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning.
  • Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas.

CHICKEN SALPICON



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This is the Mexican version of Chicken Salad. If you are a Tex Mex enthusiast, you'll be sure to enjoy this recipe. It makes a great presentation served in a Tortilla bowl lined with lettuce, but can also be used as a dip. Enjoy a taste of Mexico without leaving your kitchen!

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 chicken breasts (boiled, I prefer the preflavored uncooked mesquite flavored chicken breasts)
3 -6 jalapenos (chopped)
1 tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 avocados (chopped into bite size pieces)

Steps:

  • After boiling chicken allow to cool and cut into strips or bite size pieces.
  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • I like to serve the salpicon in a tortilla bowl, lined with lettuce.
  • This also makes a great salsa for eating on tortilla chips.

FILETE RELLENO DE SALPICON (FISH FILLET STUFFED WITH CRAB MEAT)



Filete Relleno de Salpicon (Fish Fillet Stuffed with Crab Meat) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 small cloves garlic, whole
12 black peppercorns
Salt to taste
8 thin red snapper, sea bass, grouper, or sole fillets, 5 ounces each
Shredded crab from recipe above
1 1/4 pounds small shrimp, shelled
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 green bell pepper, sliced
8 limes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet. Prepare the fish: Puree garlic with peppercorns and salt. Spread on fish, and marinate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing: Make the crab recipe, adding shrimp. Cook until the mixture thickens. Spread crab over fish, and roll loosely. Place rolls on baking sheet. Mix mayonnaise with lime juice. Cover each fish roll with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the fish is golden brown. To serve, arrange fish rolls on platter. Garnish with parsley, pepper, and limes. Serve with rice.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salpicon.
  • Chop the vegetables and meat finely: This will help them to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Season the salpicon well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and cumin to taste.
  • Cook the salpicon over medium heat: This will help to prevent the vegetables from overcooking and becoming mushy.
  • Stir the salpicon frequently: This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Serve the salpicon immediately: Salpicon is best enjoyed fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Salpicon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients and simple preparation, salpicon is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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