Chopped Southwest Salad

Step 1

Cut flour or corn tortillas into thin strips

Step 2

Place tortilla strips in a bowl and pour lime juice into the bowl.

Step 3

Using your hands, todd tortilla strips in the lime juice until they are all covered.

Step 4

Then, sprinkle with seasonings and toss again.

Step 5

Place tortilla strips in the bottom of the air-frier

Step 6

Set temperature at 370 degrees

Step 7

Cook for 10 minutes; tossing at 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from the air-fryer pan.

Step 9

Let cool

Step 10

If you don't plan to use the air-fried tortilla strips right away, place them in a bowl and leave them out on the counter. Do not put them in a plastic bag; they will get soggy.

Step 11

Chop the Romaine lettuce and place in the base of a large bowl

Step 12

Drain and rinse black beans

Step 13

Chop all other vegetables in uniform size

Step 14

Chop jalapeno smaller, as it is stronger and needs to be more distributed

Step 15

Chop avocado right before serving to avoid browning

Step 16

Add all chopped vegetables to the bowl with lettuce.

Step 17

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.

Step 18

Blend on high until smooth

Step 19

Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve

Step 20

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.

Step 21

Blend on high until smooth

Step 22

Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve

Step 23

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Step 24

Add grilled tofu or faux chicken strips if desired.

Step 25

Add vegan cheese of choice