Green Salad With Tortilla Strips And Queso Fresco

Name: Green Salad With Tortilla Strips And Queso Fresco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Blend first 6 ingredients in a processor until chili is finely chopped.
2
With machine running, gradually add olive oil and blend until smooth; set aside.
3
Pour enough oil in heavy skillet to come up to 1/4-in sides of skillet.
4
Heat to 350u00b0.
5
Working in batches, fry tortilla strips until golden, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
6
Transfer to paper towels.
7
Sprinkle tortilla strips with salt.
8
Place greens in bowl; toss with vinaigrette.
9
Divide salad among plates.
10
Sprinkle with queso fresco and tortilla strips.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1 serrano chili, seeded, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Green Salad With Tortilla Strips And Queso Fresco falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!