Italian Nachos
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. Preparing the Italian Salsa: Mix all salsa ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside and let the ingredients soak up the delicious flavors for several minutes. Preparing the filling: Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the beef and sausage until done, then transfer to a plate. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and sauté the onion until softened (4 to 5 minutes). Add the garlic and continue cooking for another couple of minutes or more. Return the meat and sausage to the skillet, mix well, and set aside. Preparing the sauce: Blend cottage cheese, cheese, and sour cream in a small food processor or blender. Transfer the mixture into a sealable plastic bag. Preparing the chips: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the chip dough into the hot vegetable oil. Attention! Chips fry very quickly—watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove the cooked chips and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Assembling the Nachos: In an ovenproof dish, layer as follows: chips, meat and sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the same layering sequence and top with more shredded cheese. Bake in the oven for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove the nachos from the oven. Top with finely chopped fresh herbs and the prepared salsa. Then drizzle with the sauce from the sealable bag. The salad is ready to serve.