Best 7 Southwestern Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dressing Recipes

**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Southwest, where flavors dance on your palate. Our Southwestern Caesar Salad with Chipotle Dressing is a symphony of bold and zesty flavors, combining the classic Caesar salad with a unique southwestern twist. This delectable dish is sure to become a favorite among salad enthusiasts, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes.**

**The base of this salad is a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, providing a refreshing foundation for the flavorful toppings. Sliced grilled chicken adds a tender and smoky element, while crunchy tortilla strips and creamy avocado lend a delightful contrast. A sprinkle of tangy cotija cheese and chopped cilantro adds a pop of color and flavor.**

**The crowning glory of this salad is the irresistible chipotle dressing, a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, and a touch of lime juice. This dressing delivers a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and tanginess, elevating the salad to a new level of deliciousness.**

**In addition to the main Southwestern Caesar Salad recipe, this article also offers two additional variations to suit your preferences. For vegetarians, a delightful Grilled Veggie Caesar Salad substitutes the chicken with a medley of grilled vegetables, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meatless option.**

**For those seeking a bit more indulgence, the Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap transforms the salad into a portable and convenient meal. This wrap features grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of tangy Caesar dressing, all wrapped in a soft tortilla for a delightful on-the-go option.**

**Embark on a culinary adventure with our Southwestern Caesar Salad with Chipotle Dressing and its accompanying variations. These recipes are sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.**

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SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

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I love the creamy, smokey flavor of this dressing. Sometimes I add grilled chicken or other meat or fish to this salad for a complete meal. My husband kept saying how good the salad was when he tried it for the first time...and so will you.

Provided by Geema

Categories Corn

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons milk or 1 1/2 tablespoons broth
1 tablespoon nama shoyu or 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2-3 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh corn, cut off the cob
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
cubed avocado
diced green peppers or red pepper
hard-boiled egg
black beans

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, broth, shoyu, lemon juice, chipotles, salt and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend.
Taste dressing and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if desired.
Dressing can be prepared one day ahead of time.
Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in a large bowl.
Add dressing and 2 tablespoons cheese.
Toss to coat well.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and chopped cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 825.5, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8, Protein 6.3

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE DRESSING

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While I was at a hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, I remember pestering a chef for this recipe. It's been so many trips ago, though, I can't remember what hotel I was at. Nevertheless, this salad is a nice twist on the usual Ceasar.

Provided by CaribbeanQueen

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles, from a can
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, diced
1/2 cup corn kernel
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated fresh

Steps:

DRESSING:.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
SALAD:.
Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in large bowl.
Add 3/4 of dressing and 2 T. of Parmesan. Toss.
Determine if more dressing is needed. Add to taste.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Blue corn, black bean or other tortilla chips, for garnish
1/4 cup smoked cheddar and 1/4 cup pepper Jack, for garnish, optional

Steps:

Chop and place romaine in a large salad bowl. Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and chili powder in a small bowl. Continue whisking while streaming in extra-virgin olive oil. When dressing is combined, toss Romaine salad with dressing and garnish salad with broken tortilla chips, smoked cheddar and pepper Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss again, then serve.
Yield: Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: none Ease of preparation: easy

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

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I strongly suggest to make the dressing up to 24 hours in advance to blend flavors, also you can grill the chicken a day in advance and refrigerate. If you are not a black bean lover then you can omit them and use corn niblets, adjust the dressing ingredients to taste :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
olive oil
1 (1 1/3 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix
1 small romaine lettuce (about 7-8 cups torn into bite-size pieces)
3/4-1 cup black beans (rinsed and very well drained or use corn niblets)
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons (or use as much as desired)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 anchovy fillets
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 chipotle pepper (from a jar or can)
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
salt (or to taste) (optional)

Steps:

Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning onto both sides.
Grill over medium-high heat about 6 minutes per side (or you may broil).
Allow to cool then slice into strips; set aside.
For the dressing; in a blender or food processor combine mayonnaise, 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cumin, anchovy fillets, green onions, Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, fresh garlic, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; process or blend until smooth then season with salt if desired.
Place the lettuce in a large glass bowl, add in black beans; toss to mix.
Top the salad with croutons and red bell pepper rings and cooked chicken slices, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or any amount desired).
Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve dressing on the side.
Delicious!

CHIPOTLE CAESAR DRESSING

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Make and share this Chipotle Caesar Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 canned chipotle chiles, plus
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon capers
10 anchovies
1 head roasted garlic, squeezed out
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive oil or 1 1/2 cups other oil

Steps:

Put all ingredients except oil in blender, pulse to puree, stream in oil slowly to form an emulsion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1523.8, Fat 164.3, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 1723.2, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 7.8

SOUTHWEST CAESAR SALAD

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This is a nice change and goes great with a Tortilla or Mexican Casserole. A quick and easy recipe that is great using shortcuts (I love shortcuts). I add the Quick Chili Croutons for an extra zip. My family really enjoyed this salad which I got from Kraftfoods.com.

Provided by PickyEaters

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, washed, chopped (about 6 cups, or 1& 1/2 bags of romaine salad)
1 cup crouton
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (or just chopped)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing (bottled or make your favorite)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Toss lettuce, corn, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
Mix dressing with cayenne.
Add dressing to salad and toss.
Top with parmesan and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 170.2, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 6.7

SOUTHWEST CAESAR DRESSING

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Make and share this Southwest Caesar Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo (small canned condiment, use sauce only)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Whisk brown sugar with vinegar until sugar dissolves.
Combine remaining ingredients together and whisk until smooth.
Serve immediately or chill if using later in the day.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. Try to use organic, local produce whenever possible.
Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
Add the dressing just before serving: This will help prevent the salad from getting soggy.
Serve the salad immediately: Southwestern Caesar salad is best enjoyed fresh.
Experiment with different toppings: There are endless possibilities for toppings on this salad. Try adding grilled chicken, shrimp, avocado, or roasted corn.

Conclusion:

Southwestern Caesar salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp, and it's also a healthy and refreshing option for lunch or dinner. With its bold flavors and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this Southwestern Caesar salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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