Ensalada Reyes Recipe
baby gem lettuce, la diosa verde dressing, cotija cheese, house garlic croutons
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Cheese
Croutons
Method
Preparation of Salad
- 1
Wash and Prepare Lettuce
Rinse the baby gem lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a clean towel and cut the lettuce in half lengthwise, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare Dressing
In a bowl, measure out the La Diosa Verde dressing. If homemade, ensure it is well-blended and creamy.
- 3
Crumble Cheese
Crumble the cotija cheese into small pieces using your hands or a fork, ensuring there are no large chunks.
- 4
Prepare Croutons
If using homemade garlic croutons, make sure they are toasted and crunchy. You can also use store-bought croutons for convenience.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped baby gem lettuce, crumbled cotija cheese, and house garlic croutons.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the La Diosa Verde dressing over the salad mixture. Use tongs or salad servers to gently toss the ingredients together until evenly coated.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the salad to individual plates or serve family-style in the large bowl. Enjoy immediately!