Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChico MaloTijuana Caesar Recipe

Tijuana Caesar Recipe

Inspired by Chico Malo
Time20m
Serves4

romaine + heirloom cherry tomato garlic herb bread crumbs caesar + red onion + cotija

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Romaine

    Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water. Remove the outer leaves and chop the remaining lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped romaine in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes

    Slice the heirloom cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Red Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad mixture. Adjust quantity based on personal taste.

  4. 4

    Add Garlic Herb Bread Crumbs

    Sprinkle the garlic herb bread crumbs evenly over the salad for added crunch and flavor.

  5. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.

  6. 6

    Add Cotija Cheese

    Crumble the cotija cheese over the top of the salad as a finishing touch.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main course.

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