Confetti Salad With Crispy Tortilla Strips Recipes

CONFETTI SALAD WITH CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss tortilla slices with 2 Tbsp. of the dressing; place in single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake 5 to 8 min. or until crisp and lightly browned; cool.
• Toss greens with tortilla strips, chicken, apples, red peppers and remaining 1/3 cup dressing. Serve immediately.

SANTA FE SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRAWS

Steps:

• Place dressing and avocado in blender. Cover; blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray tortilla with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Cut tortilla in half, then cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch strips. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
• Place iceberg and romaine lettuce on shallow serving platter or in large bowl. Sprinkle with tomato, jicama, cheese, olives and tortilla "straws." Serve with dressing.

CRISP CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

ZESTY SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Using a blender or food processor, pulse jalapeño with zest, vinegar, pepper, sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt until JUST chopped. Blend in the olive oil.
• In a medium saucepan, heat 1" of oil to 350°. Fry tortilla strips until crisp and golden, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Alternatively, preheat oven to 400°. Spread tortilla strips on sheet and spray with oil. Sprinkle salt and bake for 8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss greens with vinaigrette. Mound salad on chilled plates and top with cheese and tortilla strips.