Cilantro Caesar Salad Recipes

CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

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.

CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• In a salad bowl, combine all the salad ingredients. Add a little bit of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.

CILANTRO CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend Caesar Dressing, rinsed cilantro (stems and all!), chili sauce and the lime juice. Blend for 2 minutes or until completely blended and green. If you can, let it sit in the refrigerator for a couple hours or more so the flavors come out.
• Chop the romaine into bite-size pieces and put into a large bowl. Throw in thawed corn, red onion and rinsed beans. Crunch up the chips so they are in smaller pieces, but don't add the chips to the salad until you are right about to serve it.
• Once you are about to serve it add the dressing and the chips and toss together.

CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a food processor, place the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, maple syrup, coriander, and salt and pulse to combine. With the blade running, pour in the olive oil and process until smooth.
• Make it creamy (optional) - blend with 1 avocado or ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE {ZESTY MEXICAN SALAD DRESSING}

Steps:

• Measure ingredients into the bowl of a mini food processor (or blender). Pulse until well-blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. (Alternatively, you may measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously, OR whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.)
• Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature and shake well before using.

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Season the chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the surface of the chicken, rubbing it in and coating so chicken is fully seasoned.
• Finish and serve the salad: Add the corn and chicken into the bowl with the salad ingredients. Crumble the tortilla chips over the top. Add about two-thirds of the dressing and toss to lightly coat. Add more dressing and toss again, if needed. Divide salad into 4 bowls, top with crumbled Cotija cheese, and serve.

CAESAR SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND GREEN CHILE DRESSING

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.