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Guatemalan Fiambre Salad

Authentic Guatemalan Fiambre Salad Recipe - A traditional dish served on All Saint's Day (Día de Todos los Santos) piled high with family favorite ingredients!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 475 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Guatemalan

Ingredients

For the Dressing/Marinade:
  • 3/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar or champagne vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 piece fresh ginger (1 inch) peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey, if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
For the Salad:
  • 1 pound chicken breast, poached and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, cooked
  • 3 ounces Spanish chorizo (cooked and uncured) sliced into strips
  • 8 ounces longaniza sausage or linguica sausage, cooked and sliced
  • 3 ounces salami, sliced
  • 4 ounces ham, sliced into strips
  • 4 ounces mortadella, cut into strips
  • 1 small round of queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1/2 pound Parmesan Cheese or zacapa, shredded
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce
  • 1 pound small golden potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 pound asparagus cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound frozen mixed vegetables, carrots, corn, peas and green beans
  • 12 ounces pickled beets, drained
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced or wedged
  • 5 radishes, cut decoratively for garnish
  • 3 ounces Spanish olives
  • 3 ounces mini gherkins
  • 2-3 pacayas, cut into pieces
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

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  1. Set a large pot of water over high heat and add 2 teaspoons salt. Once boiling, poach the chicken with a bay leaf and thyme, until cooked through. about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare any meats that need cooking or slicing. Chill the meats.
  2. Refill the pot of water and add more salt. Bring to a boil. Cut the potatoes into bite size pieces and boil for 10-12 minutes. Then add in the cauliflower florets and boil another 3 minutes. Finally toss in the asparagus, and frozen vegetables. Simmer another 1-2 minutes. Drain all vegetables. Prepare all remaining vegetables. Chill. 
  3. Puree all dressing ingredients, except oil, in a blender until smooth. Then with the blender still running, drizzle in the oil slowly until emulsified.
  4. If desired, marinate any meats or vegetables in 1 cup of dressing for a minimum of 30 minutes then remove and retain dressing for salad. (Optional)
  5. On a large platter arrange the lettuce leaves, half the meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Repeat with a second layer.
  6. Garnish with gherkins, olives, radishes, eggs and pacayas. Drizzle with the dressing.

Notes

  • This traditional salad blend is meant to be elaborate for celebrations. However, you can omit any ingredient you like for a simplified version. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 233mg (78%) Sodium 1805mg (75%) Potassium 925mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 6965IU (139%) Vitamin C 45.8mg (51%) Calcium 351mg (35%) Iron 5.9mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 475kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 233mg 78%
Sodium 1805mg 75%
Potassium 925mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 6965IU 139%
Vitamin C 45.8mg 51%
Calcium 351mg 35%
Iron 5.9mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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