MEXICAN RESTAURANT SALAD
This is inspired by a salad from a popular Mexican restaurant chain. If you can't find Queso Fresco, you can substitute with a mild feta. Recipe is from San Francisco Firehouse Food: Cooking with San Francisco's Firefighters.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 23m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To Make the Dressing: Put the lime juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and Parmesan in the container of a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- To toast the pumpkin seeds: heat the olive oil in a small skillet and add the pumpkin seeds.
- Toss continuously until the seeds are lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and let cool.
- To Assemble the Salad: Combine the lettuce, onion, avocado, tortilla chips, and dressing in a large salad bowl.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the queso fresco and toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 114.1, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 4, Protein 6.4
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Thakondwa Kapwaya
[email protected]This salad is delicious and refreshing. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Ashley Sumner
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or steak. It's also a great option for a healthy and refreshing lunch or dinner.
Sanjeshni Prasad
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy dressing with the crispy tortilla strips.
Imtinan Ali
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Rox Nowty
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. It's also a great option for a healthy and refreshing lunch or dinner.
Ameen Malik
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation.
Kamron Ford
[email protected]This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. Your kids will love it!
Jonatan Ricalde
[email protected]I love the versatility of this salad. You can easily customize it to your own liking by adding or removing ingredients.
DogggeSus
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can easily assemble it in advance and then just grab it and go when you're ready to eat.
Mirna Macias
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.
ayman ayman
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.
Nawabzada shahmir
[email protected]I love the vibrant colors of this salad! It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it right away.
Jesnann Pettry
[email protected]This salad is simply delicious! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the toppings are all fresh and flavorful.
Jahanzaib Sindhi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.
Karabo Chalale
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of the sweet and tangy dressing with the crunchy veggies.
Ptiking Khan
[email protected]I made this salad for my family last night and they all loved it! My kids especially liked the crunchy tortilla strips.
Doggo?
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the vibrant colors. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd.
Topu Ghotok
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is a game-changer. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the toppings are fresh and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again!
Fan kid252 Roblox
[email protected]This salad is a fiesta in a bowl! The combination of flavors and textures is incredible, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.