Mexican Cesar Salad
Fast, easy and delicious! The unique dressing is best when made a day in advance - simply shake it up in an empty jar and toss with romaine, spring mix or your favorite salad green.
Ingredients
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or similar light salad oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 clove garlic, microplaned
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
Pinch chili powder or chipotle chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
12 cups salad greens
Cojita cheese, for garnish
Roasted pepitas, for garnish
Roasted red peppers, for garnish
Crumbled tortillas chips, for garnish
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Dressing
Salad
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Directions
Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake.
To make the Mexican Caesar Salad, top salad greens with dressing, roasted pepitas, roasted red peppers, Cotija cheese and a crumble of tortilla chips, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing.