6 -8 cups romaine lettuce or 6 -8 cups mixed greens, washed, dried and torn |
5 -6 yellow cherry tomatoes or 5 -6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half |
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
1 small lemon cucumber, thinly sliced |
1 small red onion, sliced and rings separated |
1/2 cup cubed queso blanco or 1/2 cup cubed monterey jack cheese |
1 cup tortilla chips, crumbled (read *note) |
fresh ground black pepper |
1/2 cup grapeseed oil |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/4 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder |
1 pinch freshly grated allspice |
1/4 teaspoon dried mexican oregano |
1/4 cup chili sauce |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |