Like Earl's Santa Fe Salad

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My hobby is copying restaurant dishes and this is one of my favourites at our west vancouver earl's. this hearty salad combines all the necessary components for a great dish with the sweet dates complementing the tart peanut lime dressing (which is good on any green salad). sliced grilled blackened chicken is excellent served alongside.

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Steps

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Dressing:.

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Combine ingredients in a food processor or use a hand immersion blender to process until mixture is green and tiny specks of peanuts and lime are visible.

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Makes 3 / 4 cup.

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Salad:.

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Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fryer or heavy pot.

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Add tortilla pieces and deep fry until golden and crisp.

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Drain on paper towels.

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Rub corn with vegetable oil and grill over medium-high heat until lightly browned.

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Cool and remove kernels.

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Place lettuces in a large bowl.

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Toss together with enough dressing to lightly coat.

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Add corn , dates , black beans and half the tortilla pieces and feta cheese.

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Toss well.

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Divide between 4 plates and top with remaining feta cheese and tortilla pieces.

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Sprinkle chopped peanuts over top.

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Peel and thinly slice avocado and divide between 4 plates.

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Place beside each salad.

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Ingredients

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peanuts, vegetable oil, fresh lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, garlic clove, lime zest, corn tortillas, oil, ear of corn, dates, black beans, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, avocado, feta cheese