Southwestern Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dressing Food

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Chop and place romaine in a large salad bowl. Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and chili powder in a small bowl. Continue whisking while streaming in extra-virgin olive oil. When dressing is combined, toss Romaine salad with dressing and garnish salad with broken tortilla chips, smoked cheddar and pepper Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss again, then serve.
• Yield: Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: none Ease of preparation: easy

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning onto both sides.
• Grill over medium-high heat about 6 minutes per side (or you may broil).
• Allow to cool then slice into strips; set aside.
• For the dressing; in a blender or food processor combine mayonnaise, 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cumin, anchovy fillets, green onions, Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, fresh garlic, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; process or blend until smooth then season with salt if desired.
• Place the lettuce in a large glass bowl, add in black beans; toss to mix.
• Top the salad with croutons and red bell pepper rings and cooked chicken slices, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or any amount desired).
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve dressing on the side.
• Delicious!

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, broth, shoyu, lemon juice, chipotles, salt and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend.
• Taste dressing and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if desired.
• Dressing can be prepared one day ahead of time.
• Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in a large bowl.
• Add dressing and 2 tablespoons cheese.
• Toss to coat well.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and chopped cilantro and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, chipotles and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in large bowl. Add dressing and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• DRESSING:.
• Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• SALAD:.
• Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in large bowl.
• Add 3/4 of dressing and 2 T. of Parmesan. Toss.
• Determine if more dressing is needed. Add to taste.
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD W/CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients together, season with salt and pepper to taste. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness of 1/2-inch. Whisk together olive oil, cumin and lime juice and coat the breasts with mixture. Let marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill pan over medium high heat. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes each side. Slice across the grain into 1/2 inch strips.
• Mix lettuce, corn and beans in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Top salad with sliced chicken, sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese and serve.