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Cabbage and Cheese Salad with Tortillas

Ensalada de Col y Queso con Migas
Bits of fried tortillas, called migas, and grated cheese appear in this unique cabbage salad that I created for a cooking class—and it was a huge success. Oaxaca cheese is now available in many supermarkets or Mexican markets. If you can't find it, substitute mozzarella.
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 3 corn tortillas cut into 1⁄2-inch squares
  • ½ large head cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup coarsely shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • ¼ cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 large ripe tomato chopped
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 jarred pickled jalapeño chile en escabeche, seeded, veins removed, and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • In a small skillet pour oil to a depth of about ½ inch and heat over medium heat until it shimmers.
  • Fry the tortilla squares in batches until crisp and golden brown.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Set aside.
  • Put all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add the fried tortillas and toss everything together.
  • Serve at once.
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Course Cheese / Salad / Torttilla
Cuisine Mexican