Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup grated cotija cheese; 1/2 cup roasted pepitas; 2 each acacados, diced; 1 each bag tortilla strips; 2 can chopped green chilis; 1/3 cup roasted pepitas; 4 large garlic cloves; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 5 tbsp grated cotija cheese; 2 small bunches cilantro without stems; 1 1/2 cup Hellman' s mayo; 12 oz canola oil

Servings: persons

3 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup grated cotija cheese
1/2 cup roasted pepitas
2 each acacados, diced
1 each bag tortilla strips
2 can chopped green chilis
1/3 cup roasted pepitas
4 large garlic cloves
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 tbsp grated cotija cheese
2 small bunches cilantro without stems
1 1/2 cup Hellman' s mayo
12 oz canola oil

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Place all dressing ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
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Toss salad ingredients together
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Add dressing and toss.
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Garnish with any remaining cheese and serve
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NOTE: This is a restaurant recipe and makes a HUGE batch of dressing.
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I cut it in half and still have enough leftover to share!
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My sister-in-law loves this and always gets the extra!
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Variation: For a main course meal add cajun spiced grilled chicken, shrimp or steak

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 head romaine lettuce, chopped, 1/2 cup grated cotija cheese, 1/2 cup roasted pepitas, 2 each acacados, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Caesar Salad 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.

Mexican Caesar Salad

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