Name: Mexican Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese ((can substitute feta)); 1/2 cup diced and seeded tomatoes; 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips; 1 avocado (pitted and sliced); 1/4 cup roasted and salted pepitas ((pumpkin seeds)); Optional garnishes: Lime wedges and cilantro leaves; 1 whole canned mild green chile or 1 anaheim pepper (seeded, roasted and peeled); 2 tablespoons roasted and salted pepitas ((pumpkin seeds)); 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons cotija cheese (finely crumbled (can substitute feta)); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 3/4 cup cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or sour cream