Fast, easy and fake! The unique dressing is best when made a day in advance - simply shake it up in an empty jar and toss with romaine, spring mix or your favorite salad green.
3/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil or similar light salad oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 garlic clove , finely grated
3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup Cotija cheese , finely crumbled
1 pinch chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste
For the Salad
12 cups salad greens
Cotija cheese
roasted pepitas
roasted red peppers
crumbled tortilla chips
Directions
Directions
Place all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake.
To make the Mexican Caesar Salad, top salad greens with dressing, roasted pepitas, roasted red peppers, Cotija cheese and a crumble of tortilla chips, if desired.
