Mexicali Chop with Crunchy Tortilla Strips Recipe

Name: Mexicali Chop with Crunchy Tortilla Strips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tortilla Strips; 1 1/2 tsp. canola oil; 3 6-inch corn tortillas; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. maple crystals or sugar; ⅛ tsp. salt; Dressing; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; ⅓ cup lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; Pinch cayenne pepper; Salad; 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced (8 cups); 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (2 cups); 1 avocado, diced (1 cup); 3 celery stalks, sliced (1 cup); 1 cucumber, seeded and diced (1 cup); 1 cup fresh or frozen, thawed corn kernels; 3/4 cup cooked pinto beans; 1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed, drained, and sliced; ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion

Servings: persons

Tortilla Strips
1 1/2 tsp. canola oil
3 6-inch corn tortillas
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. maple crystals or sugar
⅛ tsp. salt
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
⅓ cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salad
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced (8 cups)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
1 avocado, diced (1 cup)
3 celery stalks, sliced (1 cup)
1 cucumber, seeded and diced (1 cup)
1 cup fresh or frozen, thawed corn kernels
3/4 cup cooked pinto beans
1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed, drained, and sliced
⅓ cup finely chopped red onion

1
To make Tortilla Strips: Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Brush oil on tortillas.
3
Cut in half, then cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips.
4
Spread on baking sheet.
5
Combine chili powder, maple crystals, and salt in bowl.
6
Sprinkle chili powder mixture over strips.
7
Bake 15 minutes, or until crisp.
8
Cool.
9
To make Dressing: heat oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, sugar, and salt in saucepan 2 to 3 minutes over low heat, or until garlic begins to sizzle.
10
Blend remaining Dressing ingredients with garlic oil in blender until smooth.
11
Toss together all Salad ingredients with Tortilla Strips and 1/4 cup Dressing.

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tortilla Strips, 1 1/2 tsp. canola oil, 3 6-inch corn tortillas, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexicali Chop with Crunchy Tortilla Strips falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexicali Chop with Crunchy Tortilla Strips

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