Mexican Caesar Salad
Mexican Caesar Salad is a zesty, colorful twist on the classic Caesar, featuring kale, romaine, cotija cheese, avocado, pepitas, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla strips, all tossed in a lime-spiked Greek yogurt Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups dinosaur (Lacinato) kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup fried tortilla strips
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup toasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing (with lime juice)
1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped kale and romaine lettuce. Massage the kale gently with your hands to soften the leaves.
- Add tortilla strips, cilantro, toasted pepitas, and avocado slices to the greens.
- Drizzle with Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Top with crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Massage kale for best texture.
- Make ahead by prepping ingredients separately and tossing before serving.
- For extra crunch, replace tortilla strips with chili-lime tortilla chips.
- Use queso fresco, feta, or Parmesan if cotija isn’t available.
- Store leftovers for up to 1 day, though tortilla strips will soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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