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Lime Caesar Salad




Source of Recipe


Woman's World, 1/07






Recipe Introduction


Add 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken and turn this zesty salad into dinner!





List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup canola oil
  
• 2 (6") corn tortillas, halved, cut into 1/4" wide strips
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1 lime
  
• 1/4 cup bottled Caesar-style vinaigrette salad dressing
  
• 1 T chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1/8 tsp Tabasco sauce
  
• 1 head romaine, torn, 6 cups
  
• 1/2 lb jicama, peeled, cut into 2" x 1/4" pieces*
  
• 3 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
  
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced
  






Instructions



1. In 10" skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas in batches until crisp and lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt; reserve.
   
2. Grate 1 1/2 tsp zest and squeeze 1 T juice from lime. In large bowl, whisk dressing with cilantro, juice, zest and Tabasco. Add romaine, jicama, tomatoes and avocado; toss. Sprinkle with tortillas.
   






Final Comments


Servings: 8

*Can't find jicama? Substitute 1 3/4 cups quartered radishes for a similar crunch.