Green Salad With Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco 🥗🧀
Description:
This delightful Green Salad With Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack, boasting vibrant Mexican flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a crisp and refreshing salad that’s bursting with freshness and zing!
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Mexican, Free Of…, Potluck, < 15 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 189.6
- Fat Content: 18.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 597.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.3g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
- 1 lime zest
- 1 serrano chili
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blend sherry wine vinegar, lime zest, serrano chili, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper in a food processor until the chili is finely chopped and the mixture is well combined. |
| 2 | With the food processor running, gradually add olive oil and continue blending until the vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified; set aside. |
| 3 | Pour enough oil into a heavy skillet to come up to 1/4-inch sides of the skillet and heat it to 350°F (175°C). |
| 4 | Working in batches, fry the corn tortilla strips in the hot oil until golden and crispy, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes. |
| 5 | Transfer the fried tortilla strips to paper towels to drain off excess oil, then sprinkle them with salt to enhance their flavor. |
| 6 | In a large mixing bowl, place your favorite greens and toss them with the prepared vinaigrette until evenly coated. |
| 7 | Divide the dressed salad among serving plates or bowls, then sprinkle each portion generously with crumbled queso fresco. |
| 8 | Top the salads with the crispy tortilla strips for added texture and crunch, and serve immediately to enjoy the flavors at their freshest. |
Enjoy your vibrant and delicious Green Salad With Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco! 🌿🌶️🧀