Ensalada de Lechuga Con Mazana (Little Gem Salad with Apples and Jalapeño Vinaigrette) : Foodwise

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small jalapeño, smoked if desired
• 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes), divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• Rice bran oil or canola oil, for deep-frying
• 2 soft corn tortillas (if using homemade, use 1-day-old), sliced into 1⁄4-inch strips
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup rice bran oil or canola oil8 cups Little Gem lettuces
• 1 firm-ripe apple (Granny Smith or another tart variety), thinly sliced
• 6 radishes, very thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced
• 1⁄2 cup Spiced Peanuts or a spicy store-bought version
• Shaved ricotta salata cheese, for garnish