2 Heads romaine lettuce, washed & torn into 1" squares
1 1/2 cups Spicy Caesar Dressing (recipe follows)
3/4 cup cooked black beans
3/4 cup roasted corn kernels
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Tortilla Chips (broken)
Combine dressing and lettuce and toss lightly. Add beans and corn;
toss again. Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates. Sprinkle with
pumpkin seeds and cheese. Garnish with tortilla chip pieces.
Spicy Caesar Dressing:
1 egg yolk
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoonn ground coriander
1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cold water
1/2 cup extra−virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chili paste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lime
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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
and lime juices, and Parmesan; process until smooth.