Mexican Ceasar Salad
Give your classic Caesar salad a bold, south-of-the-border twist with this vibrant Mexican Caesar Salad recipe! Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the perfect base, while crumbled Cotija cheese, crunchy tortilla strips, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro add layers of texture and flavor. The star of the dish is the creamy, smoky dressing made with zesty lime juice, chipotle chili powder, garlic, and a blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and nutritious choice for busy weeknights or as a lively addition to your next fiesta-inspired meal. Bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this salad delivers a perfect medley of crunch, zest, and creamy indulgence. Serve it as a main dish or alongside grilled meats for a truly unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups Cotija cheese
- 1 cup Tortilla strips
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cups Cilantro
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoons Chipotle chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the Cotija cheese and set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and finely chop the cilantro and green onions. Set these aside for later assembly.
To prepare the dressing, mince the garlic finely and add it to a mixing bowl.
To the bowl, add lime juice, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.
Toss the romaine lettuce with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.
Top the salad with crumbled Cotija cheese, tortilla strips, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Mexican Caesar Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.0 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 3902 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1502 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3118 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
