Mexican Caesar Salad
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Dinner at the Zoo · by Sara Welch★ 5.0 (7)

Mexican Caesar Salad

NUTRITION · PER SERVING15M COOK
CAL 28%·PRO 26%
CARBS 28G20% OF CAL
9G FIBER15G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 46G74% OF CAL
8G SAT37G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Crisp romaine with a cilantro-lime dressing, topped with cotija cheese, beans, avocado, and tortilla chips. A Mexican-inspired Caesar with fresh and crunchy elements.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 4
  • 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese ((can substitute feta))
  • 1/2 cup diced and seeded tomatoes
  • 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 avocado (pitted and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup roasted and salted pepitas ((pumpkin seeds))
  • Optional garnishes: Lime wedges and cilantro leaves
  • 1 whole canned mild green chile or 1 anaheim pepper (seeded, roasted and peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted and salted pepitas ((pumpkin seeds))
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons cotija cheese (finely crumbled (can substitute feta))
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or sour cream
PREP
15M
SODIUM
821MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.