Cilantro & Pepita Salad Dressing Recipe

Name: Cilantro & Pepita Salad Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and seeded*; 1/3 c roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 2 t crushed/diced garlic; 1/4 t ground black pepper; 1 t salt; 1-3/4 c oil (I used EVOO); 1/4 c red wine vinegar; 5 T crumbled Cotija cheese; 2 bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed; 1-1/2 c mayonnaise; 1/4 c water

Servings: persons

2 medium anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and seeded*
1/3 c roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 t crushed/diced garlic
1/4 t ground black pepper
1 t salt
1-3/4 c oil (I used EVOO)
1/4 c red wine vinegar
5 T crumbled Cotija cheese
2 bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed
1-1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 c water

1
Place all ingredients, except 3/4 c oil, cilantro, mayo and water in food processor.
2
Blend to combine, then add cilantro 1 bunch at a time blending well.
3
Add final 3/4 c oil while blending.
4
In large stainless steel bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and water until smooth.
5
Add blended ingredients and mix well.
6
Arrange romaine lettuce on a plate, ladle dressing over lettuce and top with diced tomatoes, crumbled Cotijo cheese and pepitas. (try not to lick the bowl clean)
7
*broil on low on a wire rack about 6 minutes each side, or until skin blisters. Remove and allow to cool. Peel off skin, scrape out seeds.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and seeded*, 1/3 c roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), 2 t crushed/diced garlic, 1/4 t ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cilantro & Pepita Salad Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cilantro & Pepita Salad Dressing

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