Mexican Ceasar Salad

Mexican Caesar Salad is a spicy twist on the classic Caesar. Put Mexican Caesar Salad in your Taco Tuesday rotation to keep meals from being boring.

Mexican Caesar Salad

Ready in 15 minutes
Serves 4 people

Salad Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped, rinsed & spun dry
  • ⅓ cup cotija cheese or feta
  • ½ cup fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 1 avocado, pitted & diced
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed & drained
  • ½ cup tortilla chips, lightly crushed
  • ¼ cup pepitas
  • ½  lime juice

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can mild green chilies, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons cotija cheese or feta
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¾ cup cilantro leaves*
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or plain greek yogurt

Preparation

  1. Place all the the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If too thick, add a tablespoon of water. Taste and season with S & P.

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