Recipe by Chana Stern

Nacho Guacamole Salad with Salsa-Cream Cheese Dressing and Cheese Croutons

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8 Servings
Allergens
1 Hour, 30 Minutes
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If nachos and guacamole are your favorites, then go ahead and try this one. You won’t be disappointed. Even the picky hubby licked his plate clean. (He was taste testing, of course.)

Ingredients

Cheese Croutons

Salad

  • 1 bag or 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced, or 1/2 box cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 red onion, sliced thinly

  • 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed

  • 1 avocado, diced

Dressing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese

  • 4 ounces mild salsa (or hot and spicy, if you prefer)

  • 2 teaspoons water

Directions

Prepare the Cheese Croutons

1.

Cut string cheese into one-inch cubes. Dredge in flour, then egg, then crumbs. Freeze for one hour.

Prepare the Salad

1.

To assemble salad, add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, tortilla chips, and avocado to a large salad bowl.

2.

To make dressing, combine cream cheese, salsa, and water. Thin with additional water, if needed. Pour dressing over salad.

3.

Fry cheese croutons in two inches of hot oil for two minutes per side. Add to salad. Serve immediately.

Credits

Photo by Chay Berger

Nacho Guacamole Salad with Salsa-Cream Cheese Dressing and Cheese Croutons

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Ruchy Sporn
Ruchy Sporn
2 years ago

This recipe is amazing!!!
My husband, who is typically very picky really enjoyed!