Bab’s Tortilla and Pepita Salad

Claire is my sister-in-law, and she is quite the cook. My little brother is lucky to be marrying such an amazing woman, for far more reasons than just her cooking — she’s funny, smart, hard-working, down-to-earth, one of the most competitive women I know, and has never met a stranger. Naturally, she endeared herself to all of us in an instant. This recipe is one of her favorites from home - it’s one of her favorites from her mom, Babs’ kitchen, and as a result, I think this one is best enjoyed with family!

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Serves: 6
Prep time: 20 mins

What You’ll Need

For the Salad

• 3 heads romaine lettuce, chopped

• 2 avocados, cubed

• 1 cup queso blanco cheese, cubed

• 1/2 small red onion, chopped

• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

• 1 bunch basil, chopped

• 1/4 cup pepitas

• 2 cups tortilla chips, smashed

For the Dressing

• 1 tbs honey

• 1 tbs balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 tbs lime juice

• 1/4 cup of olive oil

How To Make

• First, let’s get our salad ready

  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, avocado, red onion, cilantro, basil, pepitas, and queso blanco, and toss.

• Next, let’s combine our salad dressing

  • In a small bowl, combine honey, balsamic, lime juice and olive oil, and whisk together until combined.

• When ready to serve, combine the following

  • In your large bowl with salad base already combined, add crushed tortilla chips and salad dressing, and toss.

• Enjoy!