FIESTA TORTILLA SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Blender     Fruit     Leafy Green     Side     Cinco de Mayo     Grapefruit     Mango     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Jícama     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

For dressing
1 small mango, peeled, pitted, diced
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 pasilla chili, stemmed
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove
For salad
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
4 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into strips
3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
3 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cups diced peeled pitted mango
1 cup diced peeled jicama
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1 7-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, diced
1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Make salad:
  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add tortilla strips and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Combine cabbage, lettuce, mango, jicama, onion, peppers, pumpkin seeds and cilantro in large bowl. Add tortilla strips. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

prem Geet
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but they really work in this salad. The dressing is also really good.


Never Give up
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This salad is perfect for a party or potluck.


Fatai Ibrahim
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Danielle Geiger
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I've never been a big fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious and satisfying.


Joneeta G
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


niwaz niwaz
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the corn and tomatoes pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing.


akhe Brothers
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch.


Gisella Valois
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Charlene willie
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Abenathi Khuzwayo
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet corn, black beans, avocado, and tomatoes is just perfect. And the dressing is to die for!


Rs sagor5050
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This fiesta tortilla salad was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful ingredients and the zesty dressing. I will definitely be making this again soon.