Ingredients
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4 cups cooked pasta
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1 large very ripe tomatoes, chopped
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1 large avocado, chopped
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2 large green chilies, roasted, peeled & chopped (about 1/2 cup)
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1/2 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese
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1 large garlic clove
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2 large green chilies, roasted, peeled, & chopped (about 1/2 cup)
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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black pepper
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1 pinch sugar
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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4 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Prepare the Green Chile Vinaigrette and pour over the salad. Fold gently until dressing is well distributed. Line plates with assorted greens and place pasta salad on top.
- **For Vinaigrette:
- Leave the skin on the garlic clove. Roast in a dry hot skillet, turning several times until softened and brown in spots, about 10 minutes. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth and emulsified. Leftovers will keep 4-5 days in refrigerator.
- ***For Chile Lime Chips:
- Heat oven to 400 deg. Combine salt & chile powder, mix well. Brush one side of each tortilla with lime juice and sprinkle with salt mixture. Cut into 6 or 8 triangles and place chile side up in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake for 7-8 minute or until browned. Cool and store in a ziploc bag until ready to serve with salads, dips, or sandwiches.