Mexican Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped shallot or other mild onion
• 2/3 cup cilantro leaf
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 3 heads romaine lettuce, hearts only
• 3 avocados, ripe,diced
• 1 cup crouton (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

1. 1

   Blend all ingredients (but only half of the parmesan) up to the salt and pepper in a blender.

2. 2

   Toss with the lettuce, avocado, croutone, remaining parmesan and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

3. 3

   This will keep up to three days in the fridge.