THE HOUSTONIAN'S SOUTHWEST CAESAR SALAD

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This is posted in response to a request. This salad is absolutely delicious. It's a popular menu item at the Houstonian Hotel.

Provided by PanNan

Categories Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

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Ingredients

2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and torn into 1 1/2 by 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 cup cooked black beans
3/4 cup roasted corn kernel
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, from a mexican squash (pepitas)
1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Mexican white cheese) or 1/2 cup other queso fresco
multicolored tortilla chips, baked or fried,for garnish
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cold water
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons thai chili paste
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Prepare dressing first.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper, salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire and water.
Process all 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 and lime juices and Parmesan.
Process until smooth.
Prepare salad next.
Spin or pat lettuce dry.
Place in large salad bowl.
Add dressing; toss lightly.
Add beans and corn; toss again.
Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates.
Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cheese.
Garnish with tortilla chips.

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Tora Islam

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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!

martins nwokedi

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I'm not a huge fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe looks like it might change my mind.

Iz angel Roblox id gacha

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This salad looks amazing! I'm definitely going to make it for my next party.

Kiggundu Davis

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I can't wait to try this recipe!

Jannice Rhodes-Preston

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Yum!

Syed shama

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Laurence Byrne

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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.

Sunto Hossin

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This was a great way to change up my usual Caesar salad routine. I loved the addition of the black beans and corn.

Core Day

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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect.

MST. Anowara Bilkis

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This salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique Southwestern flavors.

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