Topless Crispy Quesadilla with Cilantro Pesto and Mango Mojo on a Bed of Greens

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   Roughly chop the cilantro, making sure not to get too much of the stem.

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   Place it in the bowl of a food processor along with the garlic, crushed red pepper, and coriander.

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   With the processor running, add the oil in a slow stream.

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   Let the processor run for about 30 seconds.

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   Add salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse to combine.

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   Set aside.

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   Vinaigrette:

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   Pour the lime juice into the cleaned bowl of the processor.

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   Add the Cilantro Pesto and, with the processor running, add the oil in a slow stream.

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    Process until the vinaigrette emulsifies.

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    Add salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse.

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    Set aside.

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    Mojo:

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    Place all the ingredients into the cleaned bowl of the processor and run until smooth.

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    Set aside.

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    Assembly:

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    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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    Spread a generous amount of pesto on each of the 4 tortillas, making sure that you spread the pesto almost to the edge of each tortilla.

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    Shred a generous amount of the queso onto each tortilla.

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    Spray a small saute pan with cooking spray and set it over moderately high heat for 2 minutes (you want to make sure the pan is very hot).

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    Place 1 tortilla, cheese side up, into the pan and cook, shaking occasionally, for 1 minute.

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    Transfer to a baking sheet.

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    Repeat with the other 3 tortillas.

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    Place the baking sheet in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes.

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    As the quesadillas are cooking, toss the lettuces together in a large bowl with 1/2 of the vinaigrette (reserve the rest for pork loin dish).

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    Mound the salad onto 4 plates.

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    Remove the quesadillas from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, and slice each into 4 pieces.

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    Surround the salad with the 4 slices and drizzle with the Mango Mojo.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.