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Mâche and Avocado Salad with Tortilla Strips

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Mâche and Avocado Salad with Tortilla StripsQuentin Bacon

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas, each cut into 3 x 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
10 cups (loosely packed) mâche or baby spinach
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry tortilla strips until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

    Step 2

    Whisk lime juice, shallot, and honey in small bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool strips completely and store in airtight container at room temperature. Cover and chill dressing.

    Step 3

    Place mâche and avocado in large bowl. Add dressing; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Top with tortilla strips.

TagsSaladMâcheLeafy GreensVegetableSpinachAvocadoSideDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasyQuickFryBon Appétit
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