Description
A flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad, this Mexican Caesar Salad features a zesty dressing with lime juice and fajita seasoning, topped with crunchy fried tortilla strips, roasted pepitas, and crumbly cojita cheese for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Salad
- 2 romaine hearts
- ½ cup crumbled cojita cheese (or Queso Fresco)
- ½ cup fried tortilla strips
- ¼ cup roasted pepitas
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pressed garlic, lime juice, fajita seasoning, and vegetable oil.
- Whisk until smooth: Mix all the dressing ingredients thoroughly with a whisk until the mixture is creamy and emulsified.
- Prepare the lettuce: Chop the romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Toss the salad: Pour the Mexican Caesar dressing over the chopped romaine and toss well to ensure all leaves are evenly coated.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled cojita cheese, roasted pepitas, and fried tortilla strips on top of the tossed salad.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchy textures.
Notes
- Fajita seasoning can be store-bought or homemade for added freshness.
- You can substitute cojita cheese with Queso Fresco or a mild feta cheese.
- Fried tortilla strips add great texture; alternatively, you can toast tortilla strips in the oven for a healthier option.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispiness of the toppings.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for extra tanginess if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican Caesar Salad, romaine salad, fajita seasoning, cojita cheese, tortilla strips, lime dressing, easy salad recipe
