Mexican Caesar Salad

Dressing:

• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or similar light salad oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 clove garlic, microplaned
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
• Pinch chili powder or chipotle chili powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Salad:

• 12 cups salad greens
• Cojita cheese, for garnish
• Roasted pepitas, for garnish
• Roasted red peppers, for garnish
• Crumbled tortillas chips, for garnish

1. Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake.

2. To make the Mexican Caesar Salad, top salad greens with dressing, roasted pepitas, roasted red peppers, Cotija cheese and a crumble of tortilla chips, if desired.

3. Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing.