Chipotle Tomato Caesar with Wagyu Bacon and Truffle Manchego

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A smoky chipotle tomato Caesar salad featuring crispy wagyu bacon, truffle-infused manchego cheese, and garlic herb crumbles over romaine hearts. This Latin American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers romaine hearts, chipotle tomatoes in adobo, Wagyu bacon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3, quartered lengthwise romaine hearts
2 tbsp, finely chopped chipotle tomatoes in adobo
6 slices Wagyu bacon
1/4 cup, shaved manchego cheese
1/3 cup garlic herb crumbles
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp, toasted pepitas
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp horseradish
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add 6 slices of Wagyu bacon and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy and browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp finely chopped chipotle tomatoes in adobo, 1 tsp horseradish, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
Step 3: Arrange 3 quartered romaine hearts on a large platter. Drizzle the chipotle tomato dressing evenly over the romaine.
Step 4: Crumble the crispy Wagyu bacon over the salad, sprinkle 1/4 cup shaved truffle manchego cheese and 1/3 cup garlic herb crumbles, then finish with 2 tbsp toasted pepitas for crunch.