Mexican Caesar Salad – Fiesta Style
The classic Caesar salad gets a vibrant twist in this Mexican version. Packed with bold flavors like black beans, cotija cheese, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, it's a fresh and exciting take on the beloved dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked rinsed, and drained black beans
- 1/2 cup chopped jicama or cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing Ingredients (inline):
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, beans, jicama, bell pepper, onion, avocado, cotija, and tortilla strips.
- Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over salad, toss, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.