Argentine · salad
Ensalada Mixta
Ensalada Mixta reads salinity 4.9, richness 4.5 and sourness 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine salad, about 11 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Salinity 4.9 · Richness 4.5 · Sourness 4.4 · Allium 3.6 · Funk & Ferment 3.2 · Umami 2.7 · Fruity 2.6 · Sweetness 2.2 · Citrus 1.8 · Bitterness 1.6 · Herbaceous 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Earthy 1.3 · Nutty 1.1 · Heat 0.9 · Floral 0.7
What's in it (8)
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 1/4 cup olives
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 11 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 23.1 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 3.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Tear or chop lettuce and combine with sliced tomatoes, thin-sliced onion rings, and olives.
- Dress simply with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper just before serving.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.