MEXICALI SALAD 
Oil for deep frying
4 flour tortillas
3/4 lb. spicy sausage such as chorizo
1 tomato
2 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, about 1/2 c. grated
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 avocado
2 limes
Salt & pepper
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped fresh coriander
4 pickled jalapeno pepper

Heat, about 2 inches oil in a large deep frying pan over medium high heat or heat oil in a deep fat fryer to 375 degrees. Dip 1 tortilla into oil and cook until brown and crisp, 2-3 minutes. pierce it with a fork and hold it down so it fries flat.

Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Crumble or chop sausage and brown it in a frying pan about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cut tomato into wedges. Grate cheese, shred lettuce, slice avocados. Squeeze 2 tablespoons lime juice. Shake lime juice and salt and pepper to taste in a jar. Add oil and shake again. Toss lettuce with this dressing. Put on top of tortillas and garnish with remaining ingredients.

 

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