Southwestern Caesar Salad Recipe
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Southwestern Caesar Salad

"Delicious Southwestern twist on the classic Caesar Salad (Cesar in Spanish) with chipotle dressing. It makes a beautiful presentation for you and your guests. Serve with warm flour tortillas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning
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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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  • 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup garlic flavored croutons
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin rings
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin rings
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into thin rings

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  2. Sprinkle chicken breasts with fajita seasoning, and grill for about 4 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Allow to cool, then slice into bite-size strips.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, anchovies, green onions, parsley, Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Blend until smooth.
  4. Place romaine lettuce in a large bowl, and top with croutons, shredded Parmesan, and red, yellow, and orange pepper rings. Arrange chicken on top, then pour on the dressing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 608 | Total Fat: 33.9g | Cholesterol: 114mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Amy P.   view full review
Very tasty!!! I made a few modifications: Since it's freezing rain outside I passed on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Lindsey   view full review
This salad was terrific. I added corn and black beans and few more spices and omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Outstanding salad and dressing, Myra! We totally enjoyed this combination. I added some cumin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2005 by GIRLIEGIRL28   view full review
I took out the chicken, but I did make the salad dressing as the recipe said. It was excellent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2005 by DC Girly Girl   view full review
Yum! Very decadent, but very tasty dressing. Next time I will definately use low fat mayo &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2004 by ANNALAURANELSON   view full review
This was an easy recipe. I used all fat free ingredients and it still turned out good. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2005 by JDVMD   view full review
Dreadful. We took one bite and threw it out. Completely surprised by this one. Thought the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Wonderful Myra!! Had to make a very quick and easy dinner last night and this fit the bill. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by Amber Pitts   view full review
This was REALLY GOOD!!! Nice and spicy, my husband and I absolutely loved it. A great all in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2011 by CPIERCE242   view full review
OMG!!! This salad is sooooo good!! I prepared it for a family outing and we couldn't stop...

 

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