Romaine Salad with Avocado ?Caesar? Dressing Recipe

Name: Romaine Salad with Avocado ?Caesar? Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. whole cumin seeds; 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice; 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 ripe medium-sized Hass avocado, peeled and pitted; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 2 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into strips; Salt to taste; ½ cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces (bagged or fresh); 1 medium-sized tomato, seeded and diced

Servings: persons

1 tsp. whole cumin seeds
3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 ripe medium-sized Hass avocado, peeled and pitted
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into strips
Salt to taste
½ cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces (bagged or fresh)
1 medium-sized tomato, seeded and diced

1
To make Avocado Caesar Dressing: In skillet, toast cumin seeds, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2
Using spice grinder or mortar and pestle, pulverize; set aside.
3
Put cumin, lime juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt, 1/4 cup water and avocado into food processor, and puree until smooth; add water, if needed.
4
Season with pepper and cayenne.
5
To make Salad: Line plate with paper towel.
6
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7
Add tortilla strips, and cook, stirring constantly, until crisp and lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
8
Transfer strips to paper towels, and drain.
9
Sprinkle with salt.
10
Toss lettuce with tomatoes and dressing in large bowl.
11
Transfer mixture to individual plates, and top with tortilla strips.

961

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp. whole cumin seeds, 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice, 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Romaine Salad with Avocado ?Caesar? 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Romaine Salad with Avocado ?Caesar? Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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