Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Twisted ForkBaja Salad Recipe

Baja Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Twisted Fork
Time20m
Serves4

romaine and mixed greens, fire roasted corn and kidney bean salsa, pico de gallo, avocado, toasted pepitas, crispy tortillas, cotija cheese, chipotle vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and mixed greens.

  2. 2

    Add the Salsa

    Stir in the fire roasted corn, kidney beans, and pico de gallo until evenly distributed.

  3. 3

    Toss in Avocado

    Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it.

  4. 4

    Top with Pepitas and Tortillas

    Sprinkle the toasted pepitas and crispy tortilla strips over the salad.

  5. 5

    Finish with Cheese

    Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top of the salad.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with Vinaigrette

    Drizzle chipotle vinaigrette over the salad to taste and toss gently before serving.

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