Houstons Traditional Salad Food

THE HOUSTONIAN'S SOUTHWEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD (HOUSTON'S COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lime dressing ingredients and mix well.
• In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, carrots, sliced chicken and tortilla strips.
• Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
• Transfer the salad to 4 salad plates.
• In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well.
• Drizzle each salad with the peanut sauce and serve.