I’ve heard different stories explaining why Tucson’s most iconic salad is made to look like a volcano. One origin theory is that Tucson is surrounded by mountains. The most recognizable, Sentinel Peak, also known as “A” Mountain, is often mistaken for a small volcano. It’s not, but it was formed out of the lava from a volcano that erupted near there 25 million years ago and hardened into black rock. In fact, the name Tucson translates into “at the foot of the black mountain.”In this visually stunning salad, finely chopped lettuce and mixed vegetables are piled high on top of a bean tostada and surrounded with your choice of protein, Tajin dipped vegetables and shredded cheese “lava”. The monument is crowned with a slice of tomato and a green olive.
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Tucson’s Famous Topopo Salad
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I’ve heard different stories explaining why Tucson’s most iconic salad is made to look like a volcano. One origin theory is that Tucson is surrounded by mountains. The most recognizable, Sentinel Peak, also known as “A” Mountain, is often mistaken for a small volcano. It’s not, but it was formed out of the lava from a volcano that erupted near there 25 million years ago and hardened into black rock. In fact, the name Tucson translates into “at the foot of the black mountain.”In this visually stunning salad, finely chopped lettuce and mixed vegetables are piled high on top of a bean tostada and surrounded with your choice of protein, Tajin dipped vegetables and shredded cheese “lava”. The monument is crowned with a slice of tomato and a green olive.