Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTownMexican Caesar Salad Recipe

Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe

Inspired by Town
Time1h
Serves4

LITTLE GEM LETTUCE/GREEN GODDESS/VEGAN SESAME & AVOCADO CAESAR DRESSING/PUMPKIN SEED & NUTRITIONAL YEAST ‘PARMESAN’/CITRUS PICKLED RED ONIONS

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Citrus Pickled Red Onions

    In a bowl, combine thinly sliced red onions with juice from 1 lime, juice from 1 orange, and a pinch of salt. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

  2. 2

    Make the Vegan Sesame & Avocado Caesar Dressing

    In a blender, combine 1 ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons of tahini, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, juice from 1 lemon, 1 clove of garlic, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    Wash and tear the Little Gem Lettuce into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, citrus pickled red onions, pumpkin seeds, and nutritional yeast. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Divide the salad into serving bowls and top with extra nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds if desired. Enjoy!

More from Town