Still hotter than heck here….I think my car temperature gauge clocked 107 today, 112 in some places. A lot of people in the Pacific Northwest do not have air conditioning since it is always so pleasant here. Cooling centers have opened where folks can go to escape the oppressive heat. I am truly thankful we have air conditioning. It’s brutal out there.
However, even though it’s cool inside I still didn’t feel like cooking a big meal. I purchased a roasted chicken and decided to make some Chicken Tostadas with a Smokey Cheese Salsa. I did turn on my stove to fry up some white corn tortillas but that was it.
The key here is using a smokey cheese, it makes it interesting.
So stay cool and make these for dinner. Serve with sangria and enjoy!
In a medium sized bowl toss together tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, red wine vinegar, green onion, salt and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
While waiting, fry the corn tortillas to your choice of crispiness. Shred the roasted chicken and build each tostada to your liking. Dollop with sour cream for extra flavor.
I could have eaten ten. I stuck with two for good measure.
Chicken Tostadas with a Smokey Cheese Salsa
2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
3 ounces smoked cheese, cheddar, Gouda or Monterey Jack, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups shredded roasted chicken
6 corn tortillas
Sour cream, optional
In a medium sized bowl toss together tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, red wine vinegar, green onion, salt and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
While waiting, fry the corn tortillas to your choice of crispiness. Shred the roasted chicken and build each tostada to your liking.
Dollop with sour cream for extra flavor.
Makes six tostadas.
