Southwestern Caesar Salad with Chipotle Dressing
Experience a bold twist on a classic favorite with this Southwestern Caesar Salad with Chipotle Dressing. This vibrant salad showcases crisp Romaine lettuce, sweet charred corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips, all topped with a sprinkle of crumbled Cotija cheese and optional fresh cilantro for an elevated flair. The star of the dish is the smoky, zesty chipotle dressing, made with creamy Greek yogurt, tangy lime juice, and minced chipotle peppers for just the right kick of heat. Perfect for a quick lunch or a flavorful side, this salad comes together in under 30 minutes and is sure to impress with its blend of textures and Southwest-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
- 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 large Lime, juiced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly char the corn kernels for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it into a large salad bowl.
Add the roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, tortilla strips or chips, Cotija cheese, and optional chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the chipotle dressing: whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed. For a spicier dressing, add more chipotle peppers or a splash of adobo sauce.
Drizzle the chipotle dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, smoky flavors of the Southwestern Caesar Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.6 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.1 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4116 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.9 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.3 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.8 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1461 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4716 mg | 100% | |
*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.
