Yield: 4 Entrée Servings
For Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons diced canned green chiles, drained
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 lime, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon of juice)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Salad:
- 1 pound ripe red and yellow tomatoes (thickly sliced in rounds, or halved cherry tomatoes)
- 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) cubed California Pepper Jack
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) finely crumbled California Cotija (or substitute Feta)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 6-8 green or black olives, sliced