Best The Houstonians Southwest Caesar Salad Recipes

The Houstonian's Southwest Caesar Salad image

Provided by PanNan

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and torn into 1 1/2 by 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 cup cooked black beans
3/4 cup roasted corn kernel
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, from a mexican squash (pepitas)
1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Mexican white cheese) or 1/2 cup other queso fresco
multicolored tortilla chips, baked or fried,for garnish
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cold water
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons thai chili paste
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Prepare dressing first.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper, salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire and water.
Process all until smooth.
With motor running, pour oils in a slow, steady stream into egg mixture.
When all oil has been incorporated, add chili paste, lemon and lime juices and Parmesan.
Process until smooth.
Prepare salad next.
Spin or pat lettuce dry.
Place in large salad bowl.
Add dressing; toss lightly.
Add beans and corn; toss again.
Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates.
Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cheese.
Garnish with tortilla chips.

El Torito Southwestern Caesar Salad image

Provided by lynnski LA

Time 43m

Yield 6 salads, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 corn tortillas
oil, for frying
1 head romaine lettuce, a large head, rinsed and spun dry
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, grated
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into julienne strips
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted (pepitas)
1 medium anaheim chili, roasted, peeled and seeded
3 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 garlic clove, large
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons vinegar, red wine
3 tablespoons Cotija cheese, grated
1 bunch cilantro, stemmed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Cut tortillas into matchstick-size strips; then heat oil for deep-frying . Add tortilla strips and cook for a few seconds until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon, drain and set aside.
Tear romaine lettuce into bite size pieces and place greens on six salad plates.
Ladle Cilantro-Pesto dressing on each salad and sprinkle each dish with cotija cheese and tortilla strips.
Arrange four red pepper strips like spokes on top of each salad and garnish with pepitas.
For the Dressing.
Place chile, pepitas, garlic, pepper, salt, oil, vinegar and cotija cheese in a blender or food processor; and blend for 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 chile mixture and mix thoroughly.
If the dressing is made ahead, place in an airtight container and refrigerate. May be stored up to three days.

Southwest Caesar Salad image

Provided by PickyEaters

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head romaine lettuce, washed, chopped (about 6 cups, or 1& 1/2 bags of romaine salad)
1 cup crouton
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (or just chopped)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing (bottled or make your favorite)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper