new mexican caesar salad

Ingredients

• FOR THE SALAD:
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup red chilie caesar vinaigrette
• red chilie croutons
• 1/4 cup parmesan shavings for garnish
• RED CHILE CAESAR VINAGRETTE
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted garlic
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon anchovy paste or 2 whole anchovies, mashed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon chimayo red chile powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups olive oil
• RED CHILE CROUTONS
• 2 teaspoons ancho or chimayo chile powder
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 slices french or italian bread, 1/2 inch thick, cut into cubes