Mexican Caesar Salad

INGREDIENTS

For the salad:

5 cups

chopped romaine lettuce

1/3 cup

crumbled cotija cheese ((can substitute feta))

1/2 cup

diced and seeded tomatoes

1 cup

canned black beans (, drained and rinsed)

1/2 cup

tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips

avocado (, pitted and sliced)

1/4 cup

roasted and salted pepitas ((pumpkin seeds))

Optional garnishes: Lime wedges and cilantro leaves

For the dressing:

whole canned mild green chile or 1 anaheim pepper (, seeded, roasted and peeled)

2 tbsp

roasted and salted pepitas ((pumpkin seeds))

1/2 tsp

minced garlic

3 tbsp

cotija cheese (, finely crumbled (can substitute feta))

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

lime juice

1 tsp

honey

1/3 cup

olive oil

1 tbsp

red wine vinegar

3/4 cup

cilantro leaves

3 tbsp

mayonnaise or sour cream