5.0 from 3 votes
Houston’s Southwest Caesar Salad
Houston's Southwest Caesar Salad with spicy Caesar dressing has loads of Tex-Mex flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 766 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Heads Romaine lettuce washed and torn into 1 1/2 x 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups Spicy Caesar Dressing (recipe follows)
- 3/4 cup roasted corn kernels
- 3/4 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup tortilla chips Julianned, and multi colored
Spicy Caesar Salad Dressing
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 ounce anchovy fillets
- 1 1/2 teaspons black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sambal chili paste (Thai Chili Paste)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spin or pat dry lettuce and place in large salad bowl. Add dressing and toss lightly. Add beans and corn; toss again. Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cheese. Garnish with tortilla chips. For salad dressing Combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper, salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire & water in food processor; process until smooth. With motor running, pour oils in a slow, steady stream into egg mixture. When all oil has been incorporated, add chili paste, lemon & lime juices, and Parmesan; process until smooth.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
766kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
69g
(106%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
344mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1470IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 766
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 766kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 69g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1470IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.