The Houstonian'S Southwest Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: The Houstonian'S Southwest Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and torn into 1 1/2 by 1/2 inch pieces; 3/4 cup cooked black beans; 3/4 cup roasted corn kernel; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, from a mexican squash (pepitas); 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Mexican white cheese) or 1/2 cup other queso fresco; multicolored tortilla chips, baked or fried,for garnish; Spicy Caesar Dressing; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 anchovy fillets, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons cold water; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons thai chili paste; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/2 lime, juice of; 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and torn into 1 1/2 by 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 cup cooked black beans
3/4 cup roasted corn kernel
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, from a mexican squash (pepitas)
1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Mexican white cheese) or 1/2 cup other queso fresco
multicolored tortilla chips, baked or fried,for garnish
Spicy Caesar Dressing
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cold water
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons thai chili paste
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Prepare dressing first.
2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper, salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire and water.
3
Process all until smooth.
4
With motor running, pour oils in a slow, steady stream into egg mixture.
5
When all oil has been incorporated, add chili paste, lemon and lime juices and Parmesan.
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Process until smooth.
7
Prepare salad next.
8
Spin or pat lettuce dry.
9
Place in large salad bowl.
10
Add dressing; toss lightly.
11
Add beans and corn; toss again.
12
Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates.
13
Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cheese.
14
Garnish with tortilla chips.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and torn into 1 1/2 by 1/2 inch pieces, 3/4 cup cooked black beans, 3/4 cup roasted corn kernel, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, from a mexican squash (pepitas), and more.

Yes, The Houstonian'S Southwest 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.

The Houstonian'S Southwest Caesar Salad

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