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Mexican Restaurant Salad Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tsp olive oil .
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, outer leaves removed, torn into bite-sized pieces .
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1/2 c stemmed coarsely sliced fresh cilantro (about 1/2 bunch) .
  • 1/2 c olive oil .
  • 1 green jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, & deribbed .
  • 1 1/2 c lightly crushed yellow corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed .
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced .
  • 4 oz queso fresco, crumbled .
  • 2 tbsps sour cream .
  • 2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese .
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced .
  • 2 tbsps mayonnaise .
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, & cubed .
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder .
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin .
  • Salad .
  • 1/4 c pumpkin seeds, shelled .
  • CILANTRO-SOUR CREAM DRESSING .
  • Pumpkin Seeds .
  • salt .
  • 2 tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions
  • Step #1 To Make the Dressing: Put the lime juice, sour cream, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, jalapeno, mayonnaise, & Parmesan in the container of a mixer or food processor/blender; process until smooth.
  • Step #2 Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Step #3 To toast the pumpkin seeds: heat the olive oil in a small skillet & add the pumpkin seeds.
  • Step #4 Toss continuously until the seeds are lightly toasted, about 3 mins.
  • Step #5 Spice up to taste with salt & let cool.
  • Step #6 To Assemble the Salad: Combine the lettuce, onion, tortilla chips, avocado, & dressing In a large-ish salad bowl.
  • Step #7 Spice up to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Step #8 Sprinkle top the queso fresco & toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad.
  • Enjoy the Mexican Restaurant Salad recipe

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