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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Cheese
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Chop Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a paper towel. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare Tomatoes
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the chopped romaine lettuce.
- 3
Crumble Cheese
Using your hands or a fork, crumble the cotija cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad.
- 4
Add Tortilla Strips
Sprinkle the tortilla strips on top of the salad for added crunch.
Dressing
- 5
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
- 6
Seasoning
Add salt and black pepper to taste in the dressing and mix well.
- 7
Combine Salad and Dressing
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.