Bitsy's Kitchen. Taco Salad with Cumin Dressing

Taco Salad with Cumin Dressing
8 tortillas 1 tsp. powdered mustard 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp. ground cumin 8 cups romaine lettuce 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp. salt 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil	4 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 cups turkey, chopped, cooked 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 6 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 4 tsp. lemon juice 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Toast the tortillas on a baking sheet in a 400° F. oven for about 10 minutes. While hot, sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese. Cool and break into bite size pieces. Chop the lettuce and arrange it in the bottom of a salad bowl. Make the cumin dressing by combining the salt, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, mustard, cumin, water and oil in a bowl or jar. Heat the turkey in a skillet with the cumin seeds. Sprinkle chunks of turkey over the lettuce. Add the tomato pieces and cheese. Pour on the cumin dressing and top with tortilla chips. Servings: 8

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 205; Carbohydrate: 10 gm; Protein: 17 grams; Fat: 11 grams
Exchanges: 1 Fat; 1/2 Bread/Starch; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat