Ingredients:
Romaine or your choice of lettuce
1/4 cup of guajillo chili powder
1 tsp salt
Optional for extra spice chile de árbol or cayenne pepper
Lemon
Instructions:
Cut off the top of the romaine lettuce and save it for later.
In a storage bag, mix guajillo chili powder, salt, and any additional spices like chile de árbol powder and cayenne pepper to taste.
Squeeze lemon or lime juice into the bag and shake to mix the seasonings.
Dip the lettuce leaves into the seasoned mixture, making sure they are coated well.
Place the seasoned lettuce leaves in the bag to marinate, resembling a rose shape.
Add more chili powder, Tajin seasoning, hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
Slice the seasoned lettuce for easier eating from the bag.
Optional: add shredded carrots, cucumber, and Mexican-style Japanese peanuts or roasted peanuts on top.
Enjoy the spicy Guajillo chili lime salad as a light and flavorful meal.
Tips
-Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before and after preparing leafy greens.
-Get rid of any torn, bruised leaves, and get rid of the outer leaves.
-Rinse the remaining leaves under running water. Use your hands to gently rub them to help get rid of germs and dirt. You might have to repeat this step a few times.
-Dry leafy greens with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and preferences. Enjoy your delicious and spicy salad!
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