Pacific-Rim Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Pacific-Rim Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass*; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)**; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce**; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 15 cups loosely packed); 1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass*
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)**
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce**
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 15 cups loosely packed)
1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

1
Heat heavy small skillet over medium-low heat.
2
Add sesame seeds and stir until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine lime juice and next 7 ingredients in processor; process until well blended.
5
With processor running, add vegetable oil in slow stream; process until slightly thickened.
6
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Place lettuce in large bowl.
8
Add dressing and 3/4 cup Parmesan; toss to combine.
9
Divide salad among 6 plates; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds.
10
Available at Asian markets and in the produce section of some supermarkets.
11
** Fish sauce and chili-garlic sauce are available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

569

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Pacific-Rim 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.

Pacific-Rim Caesar Salad

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