Recipe for The Houstonians Southwest Caesar Salad 
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Yield:
1 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
2 x Heads romaine lettuce, washed & torn into 1 1/2 x 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup Spicy Caesar Dressing, (recipe follows)
3/4 cup Each: cooked black beans & roasted corn kernals
1/2 cup Each: pumpkin seeds from a Mexican squash
Cotija cheese, (Mexican white cheese) or other queso fresco
Julienned multicolored tortilla chips, baked or fried , (for garnish)
----------------- SPICY CAESAR DRESSING ----------------
1 x Egg Yolk
1 tbl Minced Garlic
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 x Anchovy fillets, minced
1/2 tsp Coarsley ground black pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Each: ground coriander & cumin
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Cold water
1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Canola oil
1/2 tbl Sambal chili paste, (Thai Chili Paste)
1/2 x Lemon , Juice of
1/2 x Lime , Juice of
Instructions:
Instructions: Award in the annual Caesar Salad Competition at the Omni Hotel Houston for the second consecutive year. They claim it to be "a crowd-pleaser."

Spin or pat dry & place in large salad bowl. Add dressing & toss lightly.

Add beans & corn; toss again. Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates.

Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds & cheese. Garnish with tortilla chips.

Spicy Caesar Dressing: Combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper , salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire & water in food processor; process until smooth. With motor running, pour oils in a slow, steady stream into egg mixture. When all oil has been incorporated, add chili paste, lemon & lime juices, and Parmesan; process until smooth.

NOTE: If concerned about using raw egg yolk because the risk of salmonella poisoning, use egg substitute, or omit egg from recipe.

Servings: 4

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