Mexican Caesar Salad with Chicken

September 20, 2015

Mexican Caesar Salad is crisp, bright and refreshing. Incredible tangy herb dressing with roasted pumpkin seeds and crunchy tortilla strips on top. Delish!

Cilantro Pepita Dressing
2 medium Poblano or Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded
? cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
3 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
10 ounces salad oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons grated Cotija cheese (substitute Parmesan if you can\'t find this cheese)
2 small bunches cilantro, stemmed
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons water
Salad
3 corn tortillas
vegetable oil
2 large heads romaine lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
? cup finely grated Cotija cheese
1 roasted red bell pepper, peeled and cut into julienne strips
½ cup pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds)
1 cup cooked chicken or steak, chopped (optional)

Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayonnaise and water in a blender or food processor. Blend approximately 10 seconds, and then slowly add cilantro until blended smooth. Place mayonnaise and...
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Nutritions

Calories
1699

Sodium
2073mg
86% DV

Fat
87g
134% DV

Protein
72g
144% DV

Carbs
72g
24% DV

Fiber
16g
64% DV