Three Guys From Miami Recipe: Ensalada Cubana Tipica (A Typical Cuban Salad)

Ensalada Cubana Típica

(A Typical Cuban Salad)

Raúl Musibay: This is the salad you see at just about every Cuban party.

Jorge Castillo: It's a very simple salad and it's easy to make

Glenn Lindgren: Sometimes it's the simple dishes that taste the best.

Jorge Castillo: Or bring back the best memories of Cuba!

Ingredients

2 ripe red tomatoes
1 white onion
1 head iceberg lettuce
6-8 radishes, sliced thin

Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cut the tomatoes in wedges, cut the onion in thin slices. Break up the lettuce by hand.

Toss all ingredients together with the radishes. Place all the vegetables in the refrigerator to chill.

Use a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice to the crushed garlic. Whisk together thoroughly.

You can also use a blender to emulsify the oil and liquids.

Just before serving: Gradually add the dressing, a little at a time, while you toss the salad with a couple of large salad forks.

Add just enough dressing to cover the salad -- more or less to your own taste.

Recipe and editorial content from the book: "Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban"