Place the lentils, water, and 1 tablespoon each of chili powder and paprika. Lock the lid in place, and close the steam valve. Turn the setting to Manual and set the time to 6 minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally. The lentils should be tender, but not soft and mushy.
If you’ll be adding the corn tortillas strips for crunch then preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the tortillas into thin strips about ¼ inch wide and spread them across the baking sheet. Once the oven is preheated, bake the tortilla strips for 5 to 7 minutes, and then pull them out to cool.
Place all of the dressing ingredients in a blender. Blend until you have a creamy consistency.
Place the lettuce, onion, carrots, tomatoes, and cilantro in a large salad bowl. Add the Catalina dressing and toss well.
Serve the salad in individual bowls and then top each with a handful of the baked tortilla strips.
