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Mexican Ceasar Salad
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 6
A very good salad that will make eating a salad EXCITING again!!!
Ingredients:
1/2 anaheim chili, roasted peeled and seeded
1/3 cup pepitas, roasted (pumpkin seeds)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons cotija cheese, grated
1 bunch cilantro, stems removed
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
2 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons oil
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed
1/3 cup cotija cheese, grated
1/2 cup pepitas
Directions:
1. Blend together Chilie, 1/3°C pepitas, garlic, pepper, salt, 12 oz. oil, vinegar, 5 T. cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, and water.
2. Place in an air tight container in refrigerater (will keep for 4 days).
3. To assemble salad, slice tortillas into 1/4 strips and fry.
4. Tear romaine into bit sized pieces.
5. Place greens on a plate, top with about 2 oz. of cilantro caesar dressing, cheese, pepitas and tortilla strips.
6. ***Cotija cheese is a hard cheese, similar to parmesan. If you can't find it in stores, parmesan cheese is an acceptable substitute.
By RecipeOfHealth.com