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Mexican Caesar Salad recipe is a Mexican Salad meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Salad, you will like Mexican Caesar Salad!

Mexican Caesar Salad

Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe
Mexican Caesar Salad

Delicious salad - can be made with plain red bell pepper or you can take the extra step and roast it & slice it. The calorie count is based on 12 servings. REALLY, the salad is good for 6 servings & the dressing is good for 12 - I usually use 1/2 the dressing one day and then save the other 1/2 for another day.

What Course Is Mexican Caesar Salad?

Mexican Caesar Salad is for Salad.


How Long Does Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe Take To Prepare?

Mexican Caesar Salad takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe Take To Cook?

Mexican Caesar Salad takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe Make?

Mexican Caesar Salad makes 12 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe?

The ingredients for Mexican Caesar Salad are:

1 (4 ounce) can of chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons roasted pepitas (pumpkin or squash seeds)
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 dash ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated Cotija cheese (see note*)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water

FOR THE SALAD
1 serving of Tostitos Baked Tortilla chips, crumbled
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)


How Do I Make Mexican Caesar Salad?

Here is how you make Mexican Caesar Salad:

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.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. I've also subbed shelled, roasted sunflower seeds for the pepitas - and it was ok (not as good as the pepitas).Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DUKESWALKER.


What's The Nutritional Info For Mexican Caesar Salad?

The nutritional information for Mexican Caesar Salad is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 127.8
  • Total Fat: 10.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
  • Sodium: 220.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Mexican Caesar Salad?

Mexican Caesar Salad is Mexican cuisine.


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