The Houstonian's Southwest Caesar Salad Recipe

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 x Heads romaine lettuce, washed & torn into 1 1/2 x 1 inch pcs
  • 1 1/2 c. Spicy Caesar Dressing, (recipe follows)
  • 3/4 c. Each: cooked black beans & roasted corn kernals
  • 1/2 c. Each: pumpkin seeds from a Mexican squash
  •     Cotija cheese, (Mexican white cheese) or possibly other queso fresco
  •     Julienned multicolored tortilla chips, baked or possibly fried , (for garnish)
  • 1 x Egg Yolk
  • 1 Tbsp. Chopped Garlic
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 x Anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp Coarsley grnd black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Each: grnd coriander & cumin
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Cool water
  • 1/2 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. Canola oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Sambal chili paste, (Thai Chili Paste)
  • 1/2 x Lemon , Juice of
  • 1/2 x Lime , Juice of
  • 3 Tbsp. Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Award in the annual Caesar Salad Competition at the Omni Hotel Houston for the second consecutive year. They claim it to be "a crowd-pleaser."
  2. Spin or possibly pat dry & place in large salad bowl. Add in dressing & toss lightly.
  3. Add in beans & corn; toss again. Divide mix among 4 chilled plates.
  4. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds & cheese. Garnish with tortilla chips.
  5. Spicy Caesar Dressing: Combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper , salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire & water in food processor; process till smooth. With motor running, pour oils in a slow, steady stream into egg mix. When all oil has been incorporated, add in chili paste, lemon & lime juices, and Parmesan; process till smooth.
  6. NOTE: If concerned about using raw egg yolk because the risk of salmonella poisoning, use egg substitute, or possibly omit egg from recipe.
  7. Servings: 4

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