Ensalada De La Casa Recipe
A mix of Ice lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, avocado, peppers, tortilla chips and topped with chipotle ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the ice lettuce thoroughly. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Ingredients
Slice the green onions thinly, dice the tomatoes, and chop the bell pepper into small pieces. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into thin wedges.
- 3
Combine the Salad
Add the sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, and avocado to the bowl with the ice lettuce. Gently toss the ingredients together to combine.
- 4
Add Tortilla Chips
Break the tortilla chips into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing, chipotle peppers (finely chopped), and lime juice. Stir until well mixed.
- 6
Add Cilantro (Optional)
If using, chop the cilantro finely and mix it into the dressing for an extra layer of flavor.
- 7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust with more chipotle or lime juice as desired. You can also add salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Salad
Drizzle the chipotle ranch dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly to coat the salad ingredients in the dressing.
- 9
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Ensalada de la Casa!