Salads
April 01, 2014
Calories
474
Sodium
1214mg
50% DV
Fat
19g
30% DV
Protein
25g
51% DV
Carbs
53g
18% DV
Fiber
16g
64% DV
Mexican Caesar Salad
As you well know, I am always scouring the interwebs for new and exciting Mexican dishes of all kinds. Tacos, enchiladas, salads, you name it, I'm on it! Well, when I found this recipe for Mexican Caesar Salad I was intrigued so I decided to try it. Oh my gosh you guys! It was the bomb! Now, when you see the list of ingredients for the dressing it might sound a little weird (I mean, Mexican meets Italian? really?) but I PROMISE it is a winner! Give it a shot! I know you won't b
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For the salad:
1 (10 oz.) bag romaine hearts
1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 small avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks
Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for topping (I used about 2 oz.)
For the dressing:
1 small clove garlic
1 t. Dijon mustard
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice (can also use lime juice)
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. salsa of your choice (I used Herdez)
1 t. salt
1 (10 oz.) bag romaine hearts
1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 small avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks
Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for topping (I used about 2 oz.)
For the dressing:
1 small clove garlic
1 t. Dijon mustard
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice (can also use lime juice)
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. salsa of your choice (I used Herdez)
1 t. salt
For the salad:
Place the romaine hearts in a large salad bowl and top with the tomatoes, black beans, avocados and tortilla strips. You can do this ahead but I wouldn't do it too far ahead because the...
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Nutritions
Calories
474
Sodium
1214mg
50% DV
Fat
19g
30% DV
Protein
25g
51% DV
Carbs
53g
18% DV
Fiber
16g
64% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
6g
33%
Polysaturated Fat
2g
16%
Monosaturated Fat
10g
66%
Cholesterol
19mg
6%
Sodium
1214mg
50%
Potassium
1444mg
41%
Protein
25g
51%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
16g
64%
Sugar
4g
8%
Vitamin A
1272IU
25%
Vitamin B6
1mg
53%
Vitamin C
26mg
44%
Calcium
418mg
41%
Iron
4mg
27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
