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Causa Limeña (Peruvian Potato Salad)
Causa Limeña, a beloved Peruvian potato terrine, layers silky mashed potatoes seasoned with aji amarillo and turmeric over fresh avocado, cucumber, onion and tomato for a chilled, savory salad that's both eye‑catching and delicious. Traditionally served on festive occasions, this vegan rendition is rich yet refreshing, making it an irresistible main course or appetizer. Recipe contributed by Duckalucky via VegWeb.
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Method
- Peel and boil the potatoes until tender; mash them with the yellow chili powder, turmeric, salt and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Press half of the seasoned potato mixture into a serving dish to form an even base.
- Arrange the sliced avocado, cucumber, red onion, tomato and vegan mayonnaise evenly over the potato layer.
- Cover the filling with the remaining mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface. Cover and refrigerate the causa for at least 30 minutes so the layers set. Invert onto a serving plate and cut into slices. Garnish with lettuce leaves, black olives, lime wedges or other vegetables and serve chilled.
Notes:
Nutritional information (per serving):
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 54 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 7 g
Tips:
• Adjust the chili powder to taste; traditional causa uses ají amarillo paste, but mild chili powder or paprika works well.
• Swap in Yukon gold or sweet potatoes for a different flavor and color.
• Try adding hearts of palm, corn, peas or other seasonal vegetables between the potato layers.
• Garnish with black olives, lettuce leaves and lime wedges for color and freshness.
• The dish can be made in advance and kept chilled until serving; leftovers keep well for up to two days.
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 54 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 7 g
Tips:
• Adjust the chili powder to taste; traditional causa uses ají amarillo paste, but mild chili powder or paprika works well.
• Swap in Yukon gold or sweet potatoes for a different flavor and color.
• Try adding hearts of palm, corn, peas or other seasonal vegetables between the potato layers.
• Garnish with black olives, lettuce leaves and lime wedges for color and freshness.
• The dish can be made in advance and kept chilled until serving; leftovers keep well for up to two days.
Goes Great with
25 mins
