CILANTRO & PEPITA SALAD DRESSING

CILANTRO & PEPITA SALAD DRESSING image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and seeded*
1/3 c roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 t crushed/diced garlic
1/4 t ground black pepper
1 t salt
1-3/4 c oil (I used EVOO)
1/4 c red wine vinegar
5 T crumbled Cotija cheese
2 bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed
1-1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 c water

Steps:

Place all ingredients, except 3/4 c oil, cilantro, mayo and water in food processor. Blend to combine, then add cilantro 1 bunch at a time blending well. Add final 3/4 c oil while blending. In large stainless steel bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and water until smooth. Add blended ingredients and mix well. Arrange romaine lettuce on a plate, ladle dressing over lettuce and top with diced tomatoes, crumbled Cotijo cheese and pepitas. (try not to lick the bowl clean) *broil on low on a wire rack about 6 minutes each side, or until skin blisters. Remove and allow to cool. Peel off skin, scrape out seeds.