Southwestern Caesar Salad With Creamy Chipotle Dressing

Caesar salad was invented by an Italian immigrant named Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico in the 1920s.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Southwestern Caesar Salad With Creamy Chipotle Dressing

Cooking Method: Chopping, Mixing Cuisine: American, Southwestern Courses: Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 head Romaine Lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup Corn Kernels
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 small Red Onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Tortilla Strips
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 whole Lime
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoon Greek Yogurt
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, black beans, red onion, avocado, tortilla strips, and cilantro.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy chipotle dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
4. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve the Southwestern Caesar salad with creamy chipotle dressing and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.