Red Jalapeno "Texas" Salad with melted Goat Cheese

Name: Red Jalapeno "Texas" Salad with melted Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cloves peeled garlic; 1 teaspoon peeled and minced shallots; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 red jalapeno, seeded and diced; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 large head red leaf lettuce; 1 head romaine lettuce; 4 to 6 ounces goat cheese, not crumbled; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted right before serving; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

2 cloves peeled garlic
1 teaspoon peeled and minced shallots
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 red jalapeno, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large head red leaf lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
4 to 6 ounces goat cheese, not crumbled
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted right before serving
Lime wedges

1
Drop the garlic, shallots, Worcestershire, pepper sauce, vinegar and water into a blender, and puree until smooth.
2
Add additional water if too thick.
3
Slowly add first the canola oil, then the olive oil until the dressing has emulsified.
4
If too thick, add additional water.
5
Pour into a bowl; add the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno and mustard.
6
Wash, dry and chop the lettuce into bite size pieces.
7
Toss lettuce with dressing to coat.
8
Cook's Note: You may have extra dressing.
9
Crumble the Goat Cheese over the salad.
10
Now, toast your pine nuts, and while still hot add to the salad.
11
This will melt the goat cheese and create a creamy spicy salad!
12
Serve with lime wedges.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves peeled garlic, 1 teaspoon peeled and minced shallots, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, and more.

Yes, Red Jalapeno "Texas" Salad with melted Goat Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!