Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMaximónChopped Salad Tostada Recipe

Chopped Salad Tostada Recipe

Inspired by Maximón
Time30m
Serves4

tortilla bowl, romaine, avocado, black bean salsa, sweet corn, tomato, bacon, creamy cilantro dressing

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Bowl

Salad Ingredients

Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Method

Tortilla Bowl Preparation

  1. 1

    Fry the Tortillas

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, gently place a tortilla into the oil, and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat for all tortillas.

Salad Assembly

  1. 2

    Chop the Salad Ingredients

    While the tortillas are frying, chop the romaine lettuce, dice the avocado, and prepare the black bean salsa, sweet corn, and tomato.

  2. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into pieces.

  3. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, avocado, black bean salsa, sweet corn, tomato, and crumbled bacon. Toss everything gently to combine.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Creamy Cilantro Dressing

    In a blender, combine the cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Final Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Tostadas

    Take each fried tortilla bowl and fill with the salad mixture. Drizzle with the creamy cilantro dressing on top. Serve immediately.

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