Enjoy a Latin twist on a classic dish with this Mexican Caesar Salad. Savory chicken and fresh vegetables on a bed of crisp lettuce and topped with a creamy Caesar-salsa dressing.
This Mexican Caesar salad recipe takes crisp romaine lettuce and pairs it with bold Mexican flavors to make a delicious dish. Grilled corn, savory chicken, and fresh jalapenos are only a few of the exciting flavors in this salad. It is topped with a creamy dressing that is half Caesar, half salsa, and a hearty squeeze of lime juice to make all the flavors and textures meld together beautifully.
For more Mexican inspired recipes you have to check out my Mexican Chicken Skillet, Cheesy Mexican Cornbread, and Mexican Bean Soup.
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Variations
Protein – You can swap out the chicken and add beef, shrimp, or even anchovies if you want to enhance that classic Caesar salad taste.
Cheese – If you don’t have cotija cheese on hand you can also use parmesan cheese or queso fresco in this salad
Recipe Ingredients
Salsa – To mix with the Caesar dressing and create a flavorful twist for this salad.
Corn – To season and grill and add a smoky bite to this recipe.
Cotija cheese – One of the flavors of Mexico that is used on top of a number of Mexican dishes like my Mexican Corn Salad.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Mexican Caesar Salad
Step #1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and add the chicken to the pan.
Step #2: Season the chicken with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step #3: Then, preheat your grill or grill pan to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and coat the outside of each corn with butter and elote seasoning.
Step #4: Grill until tender, about 10 minutes, then remove it and cut the kernels off and set aside.
Step #5: In a jar or glass measuring cup add the salsa, Caesar dressing, and lime juice and whisk until combined.
Step #6: Next, add all the salad ingredients to a bowl except for the dressing and chips and toss together.
Step #7: Finally, add your desired amount of Mexican Caesar dressing and top with crispy tortilla strips and enjoy!
FAQs
If you want to add more flavors into this salad I would recommend adding in some avocado, fresh cilantro, or even black beans.
Yes. Omit the tortilla strips and use gluten free Caesar dressing and elote seasoning and you’re all set!
Storage Information
You can store leftovers of this Mexican Caesar Salad in an airtight container in your fridge. If the dressing is already on the salad it will last 1 day in the fridge. If the dressing is not on the salad it will last 3-4 days in your fridge. The dressing will last for 4-5 days in your fridge in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce - chopped
- 2 chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp elote seasoning
- 3 ears of corn
- 1 cup red bell pepper - diced
- 1/4 cup red onion - diced
- 1/4 cup jalapeno - diced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1 cup thin tortilla strips - optional garnish
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and add the chicken to the pan.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Then, preheat your grill or grill pan to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and coat the outside of each corn with butter and elote seasoning.
- Grill until tender, about 10 minutes, then remove it and cut the kernels off and set aside.
- In a jar or glass measuring cup add the salsa, Caesar dressing, and lime juice and whisk until combined.
- Next, add all the salad ingredients to a bowl except for the dressing and chips and toss together.
- Finally, add your desired amount of dressing and top with tortilla strips and enjoy!
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Easy and delicious, the whole family loved the taste of this salad!