tijuana caesar salad

Ft. Myers, FL
Updated on Feb 20, 2021

This has a fun twist for a Caesar salad. I used the root vegetable jicama that has the texture of a potato and the sweet taste of coconut.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Light, fresh and crispy... just the way a Caesar salad should be! We loved the addition of the crunchy tortilla strips. They're a delicious alternative to traditional croutons and add tons of flavor and texture. Jicama and red bell pepper also add a nice crunch and sweetness. The lemon in the Caesar dressing adds a wonderful zing to this salad.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - cooking spray
  • 3 - flour tortillas
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 cups chopped romaine
  • 1 cup jicama, cut into cubes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

How To Make tijuana caesar salad

  • Cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
    Step 1
    Heat oven to 375. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Garlic salt and cumin sprinkled on tortillas.
    Step 2
    Spray tortillas lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with garlic salt and cumin.
  • Tortilla chips cut into strips and baking in the oven.
    Step 3
    Cut each tortilla in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Dressing, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl.
    Step 4
    Mix dressing, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Romaine, jicama, bell pepper, tortilla strips, cheese, and dressing in a bowl.
    Step 5
    Toss romaine, jicama, bell pepper, tortilla strips, cheese, and dressing mixture in a large bowl.
  • Caesar Salad sprinkled with additional cheese.
    Step 6
    Sprinkle with additional shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Culture: Mexican
Collection: Picnic Picks!
Keyword: #tijuana
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake

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