Best 4 El Torito Cilantro And Pepita Salad Dressing Recipes

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"El Torito Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing" is a zesty and flavorful dressing that will add a vibrant touch to any salad. This Mexican-inspired dressing combines the freshness of cilantro and the nutty flavor of pepitas to create a unique and delicious taste. It is a perfect complement to a variety of salads, from simple green salads to more complex composed salads. Whether you're a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, this easy-to-make dressing will elevate your salads to the next level.

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EL TORITO CILANTRO AND PEPITA SALAD DRESSING RECIPE - (4/5)



El Torito Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by SMorrissey

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and seeded
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces salad oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons grated Cotija cheese (you can also use Parmesan cheese if you cannot find Cotija)
2 bunches fresh cilantro, stemmed
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or greek yogurt for a lighter version. You could also do 1/2 mayo and 1/2 yogurt
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayonnaise (yogurt) and water in a blender of food processor. Blend approximately 10 seconds, and then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth. Depending on size of blender, it may be necessary to do in batches. Place mayonnaise (yogurt) and water in a large stainless steel bowl, and mix with a wire whip until smooth. Add the blended ingredients to the mayonnaise mixture, and mix thoroughly. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Will keep for three days.

EL TORITO CILANTRO AND PEPITA SALAD DRESSING



El Torito Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing image

I love this dressing at El Torito. I could sit there and just eat it with a spoon. I found this copy-cat recipe and I wanted to post it so I can make it myself, and secretly eat it straight from the jar :-)

Provided by Aussie-In-California

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 1 Quart, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and seeded
1/3 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces salad oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons grated Cotija cheese (you can also use Parmesan cheese if you cannot find Cotija)
2 bunches fresh cilantro, stemmed
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayonnaise and water in a blender of food processor.
  • Blend approximately 10 seconds, and then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth.
  • Depending on size of blender, it may be necessary to do in batches.
  • Place mayonnaise and water in a large stainless steel bowl, and mix with a wire whip until smooth.
  • Add the blended ingredients to the mayonnaise mixture, and mix thoroughly.
  • Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.
  • Will keep for three days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 44.4, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.4

EL TORITO CILANTRO-PEPITA DRESSING



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Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tb Red wine vinegar
1/2 ts Salt
1 md Anaheim chile roasted
3 tb pumpkin seeds Roasted
1 Garlic
3 tb Cotija cheese grated
3/4 c Vegetable oil
1 sm bunch cilantro stemmed
2 tb Water
1/8 ts Black Pepper freshly ground
3/4 c Mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place chile, pepitas, garlic, pepper, salt, oil, vinegar and cothija cheese in blender or food processor. Blend about 10 seconds, then add cilantro, bit by bit, until smoothly blended. Place mayonnaise and water in large stainless-steel bowl and whisk until smooth. Add blended chile mixture and mix thoroughly. Place in airtight container and refigerate. Dressing may be stored up to three days. You can substitute cacique or Parmesan cheese for the cotija. Also, its not complete without the crispy fried tortilla crumbled over the top and the extra pepita seeds. The recipe tells you to fry corn tortillas in oil, drain & crumble them. But I used crunched up lime and chili flavored Tostitos instead. Yields 2 cups. [email protected] Sat Nov 19 1994 Notes: > 1 md Anaheim chile; roasted, peeled and seeded We substitute two or more fresh poblanos (pasillas in California), depending on how hot theyre running... Will Borgeson CHILE-HEADS ARCHIVES From the Chile-Heads recipe list. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 29.78013390625 g, Carbohydrate 12.1106425 g, Cholesterol 11.466 mg, Fiber 0.388234376333654 g, Protein 1.37608703125 g, SaturatedFat 3.43250079865625 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (79g), Sodium 316.533703125 mg, Sugar 11.7224081236663 g, TransFat 0.897440047831244 g

CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING



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This is my best take on the dressing that is used in the El Torito restaurants in southern California. Be sure to toss some roasted pepitas and crumbled Cotija or Manchengo cheese on top of your salad for the full effect!

Provided by Jim M

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¾ cup canola oil
⅓ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
¼ cup distilled water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 roasted Anaheim chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches fresh cilantro, rinsed and stemmed

Steps:

  • Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
  • Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 145.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cilantro and pepitas. Fresh ingredients will give your dressing the best flavor.
  • Toast the pepitas before using them. Toasting the pepitas will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil is the base of the dressing, so it's important to use a good quality oil.
  • Season the dressing to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is flavorful but not too salty.
  • Use the dressing on salads, tacos, or burritos. This dressing is versatile and can be used on a variety of dishes.

Conclusion:

El Torito Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that is easy to make. With its fresh cilantro, toasted pepitas, and tangy lime juice, this dressing is sure to add flavor to any dish. Whether you're using it on a salad, tacos, or burritos, this dressing is sure to be a hit.

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