Post by marlaoh on Sept 6, 2004 9:22:22 GMT -6
Caesar Salad with Cilantro and Green Chile Dressing
" Nice twist from the usual Caesar. Green chiles give this salad a lightly spicy south of the border flavor! "
Ingredients
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA(R) 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(R) 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.
Makes 8 servings
" Nice twist from the usual Caesar. Green chiles give this salad a lightly spicy south of the border flavor! "
Ingredients
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA(R) 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(R) 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.
Makes 8 servings