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Mexican Caesar Salad





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Makes 6 servings

This Mexican dish is a fun twist on caesar salad. The tortilla strips and roasted pumpkin seeds provide a delicious crunch and complement the tasty dressing.

 1 chili- or tomato-flavor flour tortilla (10 in.)
 2/3 cup nonfat or reduced-fat sour cream
 1 clove garlic, chopped
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
 8 cups rinsed, crisped romaine lettuce in bite-size pieces
 2 tablespoons shelled, roasted pumpkin seed
 3 tablespoons crumbled cotija or feta cheese
Step 1
1

Cut tortilla into strips about 1/4 inch wide and 2 inches long. Arrange in single layer in pan about 10 by 15 inches.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 400° oven until strips are crisp, about 10 minutes.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, whirl the sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and cilantro until cilantro is finely chopped.

Step 4
4

Place lettuce in a wide bowl, add dressing, and mix. Top with tortilla strips, pumpkin seed, and cheese. Mix to serve.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

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Amount per serving
Calories98
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 5.1mg2%
Sodium 198mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 14g6%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g9%
Protein 5.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.