South Of The Border Caesar Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped seeded canned chipotle chile in adobo (1 to 2 chiles)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 large head romaine lettuce, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 combine garlic, chiles, adobo sauce, lime juice and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. with blades in motion, slowly pour in olive oil. pulse in parmesan, salt and pepper. (makes about 3/4 cup dressing. can be made up to 3 days in advance. cover and chill until ready to use.).
• 2 just before serving, toss lettuce with dressing, cilantro and crushed tortilla chips. garnish salad with additional chips if desired.