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Margarita Caesar Salad

Recipe Introduction


Southern Living





List of Ingredients



• 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 tablespoons egg substitute
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tequila
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Triple Sec
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• Tortilla Triangles
  
• 6 (6" ) corn tortillas, cut in small wedges
  
• 1/2 cup canola or safflower oil
  
• Kosher salt
  






Instructions



1. 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.
   
   
2. Combine lettuce and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add Margarita Dresing, tossing gently.
   
   
3. Arrange salad on plares, and sprinkle with tortilla triangles. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
   
   
4. For dressing: Combine all ingredients; mix well with wire whisk. Cover and chill. Yield: 1 cup
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. Serves 6