Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (4 oz) can of chopped green chilies
2 tbsp roasted pepitas ( pumpkin or squash seeds)
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 dash ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp grated cotija cheese (see note *)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp water
2 corn tortillas
vegetable oil
1 large head romaine lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 roasted red pepper , cut into 2 halves, then into thin strips
1/2 cup pepitas ( roasted pumpkin or squash seeds)

Directions:

Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayo and water in a blender or food processor. blend approx 10 sec., then add cilantro and blend until smooth.
Place mayo & water in a glass jar or bowl and shake or whisk until combined - add the blended ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate, will keep for 3 days.
Cut tortillas into match sized sticks. Heat oil in saute pan over med-high; fry tortillas until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Tear lettuce into bite size pieces, toss in large bowl with half of the crumbled cheese, roasted peppers, pepitas and as much salad dressing as you wish. Top with the remaining cheese, roasted peppers, pepitas and fried tortilla strips.
NOTE***Cojita is a hard cheese, similar to parmesan, found in some grocery stores and most mexican markets. To make assembly easier I often use crumbled tortilla chips. I also buy the jarred roasted red peppers packed in water & already roasted pepitas - I'm too lazy to roast my own! I've also subbed shelled, roasted sunflower seeds for the pepitas - and it was ok (not as good as the pepitas).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	627.95 Kcal (2629 kJ)
Calories from fat	479.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.32g	82%
Cholesterol	95.78mg	32%
Sodium	1685.55mg	70%
Potassium	318.63mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.97g	4%
Sugars	2.35g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.51g	14%
Protein	26.72g	53%
Vitamin C	36.4mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	8.4mg	47%
Calcium	513.1mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	313.19 Kcal (1311 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.59g	82%
Cholesterol	47.77mg	32%
Sodium	840.67mg	70%
Potassium	158.92mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.47g	4%
Sugars	1.17g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	14%
Protein	13.32g	53%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	26%
Iron	4.2mg	47%
Calcium	255.9mg	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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