Side Dishes, Salads, and Sauces
Throw something on the grill and pair it with one of these side dishes for a great dinner, South American-style. Find recipes for vegetables, salads, sauces and condiments that will compliment any meal.
Papa a la Huacaína Potato Salad - Ensalada de Papas con Huancaina
A twist on the Peruvian dish papa a la huancaina, this potato salad is dressed with creamy huancaína sauce and garnished with hard boiled eggs, bacon bits, and green onions.
A twist on the Peruvian dish papa a la huancaina, this potato salad is dressed with creamy huancaína sauce and garnished with hard boiled eggs, bacon bits, and green onions.
Chimichurri Potato Salad - Ensalada de Papas con Chimichurri
A delicious potato salad made with chimichurri sauce.
A delicious potato salad made with chimichurri sauce.
Salsa Criolla - Peruvian Onion, Pepper & Lime Salsa
This onion relish is a traditional accompaniment to many Peruvian dishes, and is also great on sandwiches.
This onion relish is a traditional accompaniment to many Peruvian dishes, and is also great on sandwiches.
Crispy Chicken Salad with Strawberry Ginger Dressing
A deliciously healthy salad with spinach, crispy chicken, jicama, mango, and a flavorful strawberry ginger dressing with lime.
A deliciously healthy salad with spinach, crispy chicken, jicama, mango, and a flavorful strawberry ginger dressing with lime.
Hogao - Colombian Tomato and Onion Sauce
Hogao is a tomato and onion based sauce enjoyed as a condiment and a seasoning for many Colombian dishes.
Hogao is a tomato and onion based sauce enjoyed as a condiment and a seasoning for many Colombian dishes.
Asparagus with Red Pepper Salsa & Queso Fresco
The red pepper salsa sets off the beautiful green color of the asparagus in this dish.
The red pepper salsa sets off the beautiful green color of the asparagus in this dish.
Ají Amarillo Sauce - Crema de Ají
A creamy sauce with a spicy kick made from aji amarillo chile peppers and queso fresco cheese.
A creamy sauce with a spicy kick made from aji amarillo chile peppers and queso fresco cheese.
Choclo con Queso - Cheesy Corn Casserole
The large kerneled Andean corn called choclo tastes wonderful in this macaroni and cheese like casserole.
The large kerneled Andean corn called choclo tastes wonderful in this macaroni and cheese like casserole.
Aji Sauce - Spicy Colombian-style Aji
Aji is a flavorful hot pepper sauce that is an essential condiment to Colombian food.
Aji is a flavorful hot pepper sauce that is an essential condiment to Colombian food.
Guasacaca - Guacamole from Venezuela
Guasacaca is a popular relish in Venezuela, served with grilled meats and fried foods.
Guasacaca is a popular relish in Venezuela, served with grilled meats and fried foods.
Chunky-style Guasacaca
A chunky-style guacamole from Venezuela to serve with grilled meats.
A chunky-style guacamole from Venezuela to serve with grilled meats.
Artichokes with Creamy Aji Amarillo Sauce - Alcachofas con Crema de Aji
Steamed artichoke leaves are delicious dipped into this creamy yellow aji pepper sauce.
Steamed artichoke leaves are delicious dipped into this creamy yellow aji pepper sauce.
Vegetarian Ceviche Salad - Ceviche de Verduras
The flavors of ceviche in salad form, with fresh mozzarella cheese in place of seafood.
The flavors of ceviche in salad form, with fresh mozzarella cheese in place of seafood.
Farofa - Skillet Toasted Manioc Flour with Onions
Farofa is an essential condiment to many Brazilian dishes. It's made with manioc meal, or the ground root of the cassava or manioc plant.
Farofa is an essential condiment to many Brazilian dishes. It's made with manioc meal, or the ground root of the cassava or manioc plant.
Garlicky Collard Greens - Couve a Mineira
Chopped collard greens sauteed in olive oil with garlic and onions make a perfect accompaniment to many meals, especially the classic Brazilian feijoada.
Chopped collard greens sauteed in olive oil with garlic and onions make a perfect accompaniment to many meals, especially the classic Brazilian feijoada.
Ecuadorian Potato Cake Recipe - LLapingachos
These potato cakes from Ecuador (llapingachos) are stuffed with white farmer's cheese and served with a simple but delicious peanut sauce.
These potato cakes from Ecuador (llapingachos) are stuffed with white farmer's cheese and served with a simple but delicious peanut sauce.
Lima Bean Salad - Ensalada de Pallares
Enjoy this lima bean salad made with tender lima beans, onions, and tomatoes tossed in a lime juice vinaigrette.
Enjoy this lima bean salad made with tender lima beans, onions, and tomatoes tossed in a lime juice vinaigrette.
Steak and Quinoa Salad with Mango Salsa
A refreshing salad with the healthy grain quinoa, a lime dressing, and strips of seasoned steak, all dressed up with a fresh mango salsa.
A refreshing salad with the healthy grain quinoa, a lime dressing, and strips of seasoned steak, all dressed up with a fresh mango salsa.
Ajiaco - Colombian Potato and Corn Soup
A nourishing chicken soup made creamy potatoes and corn on the cob.
A nourishing chicken soup made creamy potatoes and corn on the cob.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup - Crema de Zapallo
This pumpkin soup is smooth and creamy, with a touch of chile pepper and queso fresco to liven it up.
This pumpkin soup is smooth and creamy, with a touch of chile pepper and queso fresco to liven it up.
Ensalada de Choclo - Corn Salad with Queso Fresco
A nutritious and healthy salad with simple fresh ingredients and minimal dressing.
A nutritious and healthy salad with simple fresh ingredients and minimal dressing.
Chicken Soup with Root Vegetables - Sancocho de Gallina
Sancocho has many forms in South American cooking, but it's usually a clear broth soup made with chicken and root vegetables. This version has sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, onions, carrots and leeks.
Sancocho has many forms in South American cooking, but it's usually a clear broth soup made with chicken and root vegetables. This version has sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, onions, carrots and leeks.
Ecuadorian Peanut Sauce - Salsa de Maní para Llapingachos
This rich peanut sauce is simple to make and very tasty. It's meant to accompany the Ecuadorian potato pancakes called llapingachos, but it goes with chicken nicely as well.
This rich peanut sauce is simple to make and very tasty. It's meant to accompany the Ecuadorian potato pancakes called llapingachos, but it goes with chicken nicely as well.
Mixed Vegetable Salad with Coconut Dressing - Goedangan from Suriname
A delicious Indonesian-style salad of crisp cabbage, bean sprouts, and green beans, tossed with a spicy-sweet coconut dressing.
A delicious Indonesian-style salad of crisp cabbage, bean sprouts, and green beans, tossed with a spicy-sweet coconut dressing.
Salsa de Maracuyá - Passion Fruit Sauce
A tart, savory passion fruit sauce to accompany chicken or fish.
A tart, savory passion fruit sauce to accompany chicken or fish.
Savory Mango Sauce - Salsa de Mango
A delicious savory sauce to serve with chicken or fish.
A delicious savory sauce to serve with chicken or fish.
Chimichurri Sauce - Argentinian Chimichurri Marinade
A garlic and parsley sauce that always accompanies grilled steak in Argentine, chimichurri is also perfect as a marinade for beef or chicken.
A garlic and parsley sauce that always accompanies grilled steak in Argentine, chimichurri is also perfect as a marinade for beef or chicken.
Salsa a la Huancaína - Spicy Cheese Sauce from Huancayo
This sauce originates from the Andean region of Peru called Huancayo. It's made with queso fresco or farmer's cheese, onions, and yellow aji chile peppers.
This sauce originates from the Andean region of Peru called Huancayo. It's made with queso fresco or farmer's cheese, onions, and yellow aji chile peppers.
Ensalada de Palmitos -Hearts of Palm Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing
This is a wonderful summer salad that's easy to make. Avocado, pineapple, and candied macadamia nuts give it exotic tropical flair. It looks pretty in a glass bowl, and can be made ahead and chilled until you are ready to toss it with the dressing.
This is a wonderful summer salad that's easy to make. Avocado, pineapple, and candied macadamia nuts give it exotic tropical flair. It looks pretty in a glass bowl, and can be made ahead and chilled until you are ready to toss it with the dressing.
Passion Fruit Salad Dressing
A tangy yet sweet salad dressing that works especially well with spinach salads and fruit. Passion fruit has an intense acidic flavor that goes well with savory dishes as well as sweet ones.
A tangy yet sweet salad dressing that works especially well with spinach salads and fruit. Passion fruit has an intense acidic flavor that goes well with savory dishes as well as sweet ones.
Esay Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons are an excellent way to use up leftover bread.
Homemade croutons are an excellent way to use up leftover bread.
Roasted Red, White and Blue Potatoes on the Grill
Celebrate the 4th with this patriotic dish of roasted red, white and blue potatoes cooked on the grill.
Celebrate the 4th with this patriotic dish of roasted red, white and blue potatoes cooked on the grill.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Seasoned with a sprinkling of cumin, butter, and salt, this corn on the cob has a delicious roasted flavor from the grill.
Seasoned with a sprinkling of cumin, butter, and salt, this corn on the cob has a delicious roasted flavor from the grill.