El Torito Cilantro Pepita Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 medium roasted peeled and seeded Anaheim chile
• 3 tablespoons roasted pumpkins seeds
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons grated Cotija cheese
• 1 small bunch cilantro
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Pulse blend chile, pepitas, garlic, pepper, salt, oil, vinegar and Cotija cheese for 10 seconds.
2. Slowly add cilantro until paste forms whisk mayonnaise and water in large bowl (preferably stainless steel).
3. Stir in chile mixture.
4. Cover and chill at least two hours.
5. Serve over romaine lettuce topped with fried tortilla strips and pumpkin seeds.

Notes

Variation: Use parmesan instead of Cotija cheese

Cotija cheese is a hard cheese, similar to Parmesan.

Attribution

Posted by LladyRusty at Recipe Goldmine May 8, 2001.

Source: about.com Mexican Food