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Margarita Caesar Salad Recipe By :Southern Living Serving Size : 6
Lime wedges -- optional Kosher salt -- optional 1 large head romaine lettuce -- torn 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 sweet red pepper -- cut in thin strips Margarita Dressing 1/3 cup canola or safflower oil 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tbl egg substitute 1 1/2 tbl tequila 1 1/2 tsp Triple Sec 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 serrano pepper -- seeded and chopped 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cumin Tortilla Triangles 6 6" corn tortillas -- cut in small wedges 1/2 cup canola or safflower oil Kosher salt
For salad: Rub rims of 6 chilled salad plates with lime wedges, if desired; place salt in a saucer, and roll rim of each plate in salt, set aside. Combine lettuce and next 3 ingred. in a large bowl; add Margarita Dresing, tossing gently. Arrange salad on plares, and sprinkle with tortilla triangles. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
For dressing: Combine all ingred.; mix well with wire whisk. Cover and chill. Yield: 1 cup
For tortilla triangles: Fry tortilla triangles in hot oil in small skillet until golden brown; drain on paper towels, and immediately sprinkle with kosher salt. |