Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 397kcal 19%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 475mg 19%

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

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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 20m

Total 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.