Southwest Caesar Recipe
Crisp romaine, roasted red peppers, grilled corn and our chipotle Caesar dressing served with crispy flour tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Tortillas
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add the roasted red peppers and grilled corn to the bowl. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Dressing Preparation
- 2
Make the Chipotle Caesar Dressing
In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tortilla Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Tortillas
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush both sides of the flour tortillas with olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until they are crispy and golden, flipping halfway through.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Southwest Caesar
Once the salad base is ready and the dressing is prepared, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve the salad on plates with crispy tortillas on the side for dipping.