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Caesar Salad with Cilantro and Green Chile Dressing

By: Ortega® 
"Nice twist from the usual Caesar. Green chiles give this salad a lightly spicy south of the border flavor!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, rinsed, patted dry and chopped
  • 2 cups seasoned croutons
  • 1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA® Whole Green Chiles, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese

Directions

  1. PLACE cilantro, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, chiles, vinegar, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor or blender; cover. Process until coarsely chopped. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour or until flavors are blended.
  2. COMBINE lettuce, croutons, chiles and cheese in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing; toss well to coat. Store unused dressing in refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 437 | Total Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 21mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This salad was great. I served it with the Chicken Chili Stew as part of a themed dinner. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
This salad was okay, I thought it could use a lot more garlic and chilies.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by ELAFUENTE   view full review
We really enjoyed this salad and would definitely make it again. I too used the tortilla...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2002 by SARAH THOMPSON13   view full review
My friend is a native of Guatemala, and he loved this salad. We tossed in some fresh avocado...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by VJGUNKEL59   view full review
loved this salad dressing. It was a nice change for my family. I used jack and cheddar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JSICA   view full review
this salad is absolutely fabulous! it's really simple to make, and the flavors blend together...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by STATION23   view full review
GREAT Dressing, i make it for a Firehouse full of Firemen and they LOVE IT!!! Great with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by HADEESUE   view full review
This was one of the best salads I've had. I especially liked the cilantro/green chili flavor!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by SWEETEC   view full review
Wonderful version of a traditional favorite. I loved the dressing, I grow cilantro in my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CLOHREYMD   view full review
Yum, I love it. I eat salad just to get a taste of this dressing.

 

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