El Torito’s Mexican Caesar Salad with Cilantro Pepita Dressing

This Mexican-style Caesar salad features a unique dressing made with mayonnaise, lime juice, roasted pepitas, and fresh cilantro. The dressing is blended until smooth and served over crisp lettuce and other salad greens. A delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad.

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Calories: 350

Description

This Mexican-style Caesar salad features a unique dressing made with mayonnaise, lime juice, roasted pepitas, and fresh cilantro. The dressing is blended until smooth and served over crisp lettuce and other salad greens. A delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Water
1/3 cup Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 Small bunches cilantro, stemmed
2 Garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
12 ounces Salad oil
1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons Grated Cotija cheese

Directions

1
Combine mayonnaise, water, pepitas, cilantro, garlic, black pepper, salt, salad oil, red wine vinegar, and Cotija cheese in a blender.
2
Blend until smooth and creamy.
3
Serve over your choice of salad greens.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: caesar salad, cilantro, pepitas, dressing, mexican, mayonnaise, lime juice, salad

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/el-toritos-mexican-caesar-salad-with-cilantro-pepita-dressing/