MEXICAN CAESAR SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

DRESSING
1 med. Anaheim chili, roasted, peeled, seeded
1/4 c roasted pepitas
1 garlic cloves
1/4 t pepper
1/2 t salt
6 oz salad oil
2 T red wine vinegar
3 T grated Cotija or parm cheese
1 bunch cilantro, stemmed
3/4 c mayonnaise
2 T water
SALAD
2 corn tortillas
oil
1 large head romaine, torn in pieces
1/3 c grated Cotija or parm
1 Red bell pepper roasted, peeled, julienned
1/2 c roasted pepitas

Steps:

  • MAKE DRESSING 1.Put all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayo & water in a blender or processor. Blend 10 sec. Add cilantro little by little blending till smooth. 2. Mix mayo & water in a bowl, then whisk in blended ingredients. Chill. SALAD 1. Cut tortillas into strips and saute in oil till golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. 2. Place romaine, rosted peppers, cheese and dressing in a sald bowl. Toss. Sprinkle with pepitas and tortilla strips.

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