Heirloom Tomato Salad with Cilantro Scallion Sauce and Crispy Tortilla Strips
Ingredients
1 bowl of salad mix
1 bunch of cilantro
2-3 scallions roughly chopped
1 tortilla
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
salt/pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 lb. of heirloom tomatoes
Instructions
To make the sauce, combine cilantro, scallions, salt/pepper, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined. Add more olive oil as needed.
To make the tortilla strips roll a flour tortilla and cut it into thin pieces to form strips. Heat a frying pan on medium heat with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and add tortilla strips. Flip frequently until the strips are crispy and golden brown.
To prepare the salad, dice tomatoes and add to a bowl with fresh salad greens, top with cilantro scallion sauce, tortilla strips, and fresh scallions. Enjoy it as a fresh Summer side dish or combine it with rice and black beans for a filling salad!