Caesar Salad with Cilantro and Green Chile Dressing

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, about 1 bunch
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 - 4 oz. can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 oz. cotija* or feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 head large romaine lettuce, rinsed, patted dry and chopped
  • 2 cups seasoned croutons
  • 1 - 4 oz. can ORTEGA® Whole Green Chiles, cut into strips
  • 2 oz. cotija* or feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas*), toasted
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Preparation:

Place cilantro, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, diced chiles, vinegar, 1 oz. of the cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor or blender; cover. Process until coarsely chopped. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until flavors are blended.

Combine lettuce, croutons, chile strips and cheese in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing; toss well to coa Tbsp Garnish salad with pumpkin seeds. Store unused dressing in refrigerator for up to one week.

Servings: 8
Source:
Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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