EL TORITO SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD
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- COTIJA, also known as ANEJO, is hard white cheese that can be grated. Other substitutes are Cacique, manchego, panela, or Parmesan. MAKE THE DRESSING: Place chili, pepitas, garlic, pepper, salt, oil, vinegar and Cotija cheese in blender or food processor. Blend about 10 seconds, then add cilantro, bit by bit,until smoothly blended. Place mayonnaise and water in large stainless-steel bowl and whisk until smooth. Add blended chili mixture and mix thoroughly. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate; dressing may be stored up to 3 days. Makes about 3 cups. MAKE THE SALAD: Cut tortillas into matchstick-size strips. Heat oil for deep frying and add tortilla strips. Cook a few seconds until crisp. Remove and drain. Set aside. Tear romaine lettuce into bite-size pieces. Place greens on 6 salad plates and ladle Cilantro-Pepita Dressing on each salad. Sprinkle each dish with Cotija cheese and tortilla strips. Arrange 4 red pepper strips like spokes on top of each salad and garnish with pepitas.
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