Ingredients
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2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and torn into 1 1/2 by 1/2 inch pieces
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3/4 cup cooked black beans
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1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, from a mexican squash (pepitas)
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1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Mexican white cheese) or 1/2 cup other queso fresco
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multicolored tortilla chips, baked or fried,for garnish
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1 egg yolk
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons cold water
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons thai chili paste
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1/2 lemon, juice of
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1/2 lime, juice of
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2 anchovy fillets, minced
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3/4 cup roasted corn kernel
Instructions
- Prepare dressing first.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, pepper, salt, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire and water.
- Process all 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.
- Prepare salad next.
- Spin or pat lettuce dry.
- Place in large salad bowl.
- Add dressing; toss lightly.
- Add beans and corn; toss again.
- Divide mixture among 4 chilled plates.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cheese.
- Garnish with tortilla chips.