GREEN SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRIPS AND QUESO FRESCO

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Make and share this Green Salad With Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashley U

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 serrano chili, seeded, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
4 (5 inch) corn tortillas, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 (5 ounce) bag mixed baby greens
3 ounces queso fresco (or you can use mild feta cheese)
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Blend first 6 ingredients in a processor until chili is finely chopped.
  • With machine running, gradually add olive oil and blend until smooth; set aside.
  • Pour enough oil in heavy skillet to come up to 1/4-in sides of skillet.
  • Heat to 350°.
  • Working in batches, fry tortilla strips until golden, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper towels.
  • Sprinkle tortilla strips with salt.
  • Place greens in bowl; toss with vinaigrette.
  • Divide salad among plates.
  • Sprinkle with queso fresco and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 597.2, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.8

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