GREEN SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRIPS AND QUESO FRESCO

GREEN SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRIPS AND QUESO FRESCO image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
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
Vegetable 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 mild feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Blend first 6 ingredients in processor until chili is finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add olive oil and blend until smooth. Set vinaigrette aside. Pour enough oil into heavy skillet to come 1/4 inch up sides of skillet. Heat to 350F. Working in batches, fry tortilla strips until golden, stirring frequently, 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. *Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

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