Green Salad With Tortilla Strips And Queso Fresco Recipes

ZESTY SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Using a blender or food processor, pulse jalapeño with zest, vinegar, pepper, sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt until JUST chopped. Blend in the olive oil.
• In a medium saucepan, heat 1" of oil to 350°. Fry tortilla strips until crisp and golden, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Alternatively, preheat oven to 400°. Spread tortilla strips on sheet and spray with oil. Sprinkle salt and bake for 8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss greens with vinaigrette. Mound salad on chilled plates and top with cheese and tortilla strips.

GREEN SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRIPS AND QUESO FRESCO

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.