Thanks for joining Sarah and Me for Meatless Monday today. There is a salad place I frequent with my run crew which has all kinds of creative made especially for you fantastic salad blends. Do salads always taste better when someone else makes them for you? Not this time! I have figured out how to make this oh so yummy Mexican Caesar Salad in just 5 minutes. Trust me 5 minutes the most perfect salad for lunch or dinner.
5 Minute Mexican Caesar Salad
As with many salads, one of the keys to fabulous tasting salad is the dressing. This Mexican Caesar dressing is whipped up in your blender in 30 sec. Greek Yogurt gives a nice creamy base that is blended with some canned Chiles in Adobe sauce, fresh lime and a dash of salt. That’s it!
The base of this Mexican Caesar salad is nice crunchy Romaine lettuce however it would be great with a blend of little kale as well. Next I’ve added in some of my favorite Southwestern tastes. Black beans, corn, avocado and cilantro are piled on. I add a hard boiled egg for a little more protein.
Pieces of your favorite corn tortilla chips are sprinkled in with a some Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese is kind of a cross between a feta and a Mozzarella cheese. It has a salty and crumbly texture that holds up well in a salad and brings a ton of flavor. It’s normally used on a Mexican Street Corn dishes.
My 5 Minute Mexican Caesar Salad could not be easier and really does take only 5 minutes to prep. Perfect for lunch or dinner. If you do plan to make it ahead to take along to work, I would reserve the dressing on the side until ready to enjoy. That will keep the lettuce nice and crisp.
5 Minute Mexican Caesar Salad Meatless Monday
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 1 C plain Greek Yogurt (1% or 2%)
- 2-3 Chipotles in Adobe sauce
- juice of one lemon
- sprinkle of salt
- You will have left over dressing
- Salad:
- 4 cups of chopped Romain lettuce
- 1/2 C black beans
- 1/3 C canned corn
- 1 hard boiled egg-chopped
- 1/4 Cup Cojita cheese
- handful of tortilla chips broken
- sprinkle of fresh cilantro
- 1/2 Avocado
- 1/4 c grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Pulse dressing ingredients in blender until smooth
- Mix all salad ingredients together
- Drizzle on desired amount of dressing
- Reserved dressing can be kept in fridge for later use
Yum! Caesar salad is my favorite type of salad and I love this twist on it.
Thanks Caesar salad is always one of my faves too and I like to find ways to spice it up
Mexican flavors are one of my favorite, this is a great quick meal!
They are a fun way to spice things up-thanks!
I love Mexican food and I love Caesar salads so this looks like the best of both worlds. YUM!
They are 2 of my favorite flavors as well and that is how this salad came about
I love the flavors you added to this salad! Did you know the Caesar Salad was created in Mexico? I was once at the restaurant in Tijuana where it was first served.
I did not know that! I thought it was an American knock off lol
This has me seriously missing Mexican food!! I’ve only had it a handful of times since getting pregnant as avocado and beans don’t agree with me and in general. Soon I will be reunited!
Hope you have a great week Deborah!
Just think of how good those avocados will taste!
THis looks so good! I love those chilis in adobo sauce. They add so much flavor. Thanks for hosting.
I find myself using them all the time now
Sounds delicious! The chilis in adobo are such a great way to up the flavor in things. I’ve never tried it in a dressing before though.
I am finding myself using them in everything lately. so good!
I bought cojita cheese for the first time a few years ago and wondered why I had never had it before, so delicious!
I know it’s really very tasty isn’t it!?
I’ve been meaning to switch up my salads, and this looks like the perfect way to do it!
Thanks so much hope you give it a try sometime
This looks awesome! I’m gonna have to give this a go 🙂 All the corn & black beans are favorites & the boiled egg… perfection!
All of my faves too! Thanks have a great week
Yum! I love all these ingredients – I especially love a bit of cilantro on my salad.
I do too thanks!
You had me at 5 minutes! Making this for lunch today!
Fabulous! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did
Love this new take on a Ceasar salad! Thanks for sharing!
thanks so much and super quick too
Easy and healthy! Those are two of my favorite recipe ingredients.
Mine too!
Yummy! What a fun twist on a Caesar salad! I love how fast the recipe is too.
Thanks and yes could not be faster!
Quick AND a salad?! You know the way to my heart. 🙂
Ha hope you give it a try!
I just love the fun twist you put on the classic Caesar salad! It looks so flavorful and delicious!
Thanks so much hope you give it a try sometime
I LOVE a good caesar salad! This one looks amazingly good with the delicious avocados on top!! YUM!!
Avocados make everything taste better!
Ooh thanks for reminding me of a hearty mexican salad – I also like to add mangoes
That’s a great idea as well. I forget about mangos
YUM! This looks so delicious and perfect to pretend it is summer on these cold winter days that keep dragging on!
I love me a salad with fruit, nuts, goat cheese and greens!
Salads are definitely my jam and I am always looking for new ways to toss them up
This has all the yummy things! Nothing beats a big salad with lots and lots of delicious “stuff” in it. I can load an entire serving bowl with all kinds of veggies and toppings, healthy and not, and will pretty much have no regrets.
Can’t wait to try this.
Thanks hope you all give it a try!
I have to admit lunch is not my favorite meal. I often just eat tuna fish or egg salad. Your salad sounds like the perfect answer to being in a lunch rut!
Well I think so! Hope you give it a try
This salad sounds amazing and I pinned it so I can give it a try!
Oh great hope you enjoy it