| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Grains, Dairy, Eggs |
Mexican |
|
1 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 |
|
Heads romaine lettuce; washed & torn into 1 1/2 x 1 inch pieces |
| 1 1/2 |
c |
Spicy Caesar Dressing; (recipe follows) |
| 3/4 |
c |
Each: cooked black beans & roasted corn kernals |
| 1/2 |
c |
Each: pumpkin seeds from a Mexican squash |
|
|
Cotija cheese; (Mexican white cheese) or other queso fresco |
|
|
Julienned multicolored tortilla chips; baked or fried , (for garnish) |
| 1 |
|
Egg Yolk |
| 1 |
tb |
Minced Garlic |
| 2 |
ts |
Dijon mustard |
| 2 |
|
Anchovy fillets; minced |
| 1 1/2 |
ts |
Coarsley ground black pepper |
| 1/4 |
ts |
Salt |
| 1/2 |
ts |
Each: ground coriander & cumin |
| 1 |
ts |
Worcestershire sauce |
| 2 |
ts |
Cold water |
| 1/2 |
c |
Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1/2 |
c |
Canola oil |
| 1 1/2 |
tb |
Sambal chili paste; (Thai Chili Paste) |
| 1/2 |
|
Lemon ; Juice of |
| 1/2 |
|
Lime ; Juice of |
| 3 |
tb |
Freshly grated parmesan cheese |
INSTRUCTIONS
SPICY CAESAR DRESSING
This salad created by Jim Mills captured the first place Comsumer's Choice
award in the annual Caesar Salad Competition at the Omni Hotel Houston for
the second consecutive year. They claim it to be "a crowd-pleaser."
Spin or pat dry & place in large salad bowl. Add dressing & toss lightly.
Add beans & corn; toss again. Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates.
Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds & cheese. Garnish with tortilla chips.
Spicy Caesar Dressing: Combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper ,
salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire & water in food processor; process
until smooth. With motor running, pour oils in a slow, steady stream into
egg mixture. When all oil has been incorporated, add chili paste, lemon &
lime juices, and Parmesan; process until smooth.
NOTE: If concerned about using raw egg yolk because the risk of salmonella
poisoning, use egg substitute, or omit egg from recipe.
Servings: 4 Source: Houston Chronicle
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 523 by jecraig@lan-inc.com on
Jan 14, 98
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