Mexican Caesar Salad

Name: Mexican Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5–6 cups roughly-chopped dinosaur (lacinato) kale leaves, tough stems removed; 4 cups roughly-chopped Romaine lettuce; 1 cup fried tortilla strips, homemade* or storebought; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/3 cup toasted pepitas(hulled pumpkin seeds); 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced; 1 batchGreek Yogurt Caesar Dressing(which I recommend making with lime juice, instead of lemon juice, for this recipe); crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco

Prep Time

20m

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Total Time

20m

This Mexican Caesar Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic dish. With a base of dinosaur kale and romaine lettuce, it's topped with fried tortilla strips, cilantro, toasted pepitas, avocado, and a zesty Greek yogurt Caesar dressing. The finishing touch of crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco adds the perfect savory flavor.

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Servings: 4

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5–6 cups roughly-chopped dinosaur (lacinato) kale leaves, tough stems removed

4 cups roughly-chopped Romaine lettuce

1 cup fried tortilla strips, homemade* or storebought

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1/3 cup toasted pepitas(hulled pumpkin seeds)

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

1 batchGreek Yogurt Caesar Dressing(which I recommend making with lime juice, instead of lemon juice, for this recipe)

crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco

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Calories

178kcal

8%
Fat

13g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

10g

0%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

7g

0%
Cholesterol

10mg

0%
Sodium

226mg

11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mexican Caesar Salad

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