Red Jalapeno Texas Salad With Melted Goat Cheese Recipes

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Make the dressing. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil or the yogurt and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasonings, Set aside.
• Scrub the potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch dice if large. If using fingerlings cut in 3/4 inch slices. Steam above 1 inch of boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss while hot in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste, the onions, parsley, goat cheese, and the dressing. Sprinkle the sage over the top and serve.

WALDORF GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce with dressing in a mixing bowl; transfer to a serving dish. Scatter grapes, goat cheese, and pecans on top, and enjoy!

TEXAS JALAPENO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, eggs, onions, celery and jalapenos in large bowl.
• Add jalapeno juice and mayonnaise to desired consistency.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.
• Serve cold.

RED JALAPENO SALAD WITH MELTED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a Blender combine the first 7 ingredients. Add more water if needed. Slowly drizzle in first the canola oil then the olive oil. Pour into bowl and add the jalapeno, cilantro and lime. Can be made up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill. Combine lettuce in bowl and toss with dressing to coat. Crumble goat cheese on top of salad - do not toss. Toast pine nuts and immediately pour on top of goat cheese till melted and creamy, toss and enjoy! *Serve with lime wedges.

WARM RED LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT OR FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the lentils and vegetable stock. Let cook, covered (but with venting for the steam), for 20 minutes on medium-high heat.
• After 20 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the mint and cilantro.
• In a frying pan (or skillet), heat the other tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, add the onions, and cook for about 10 minutes or until softly translucent and browned.
• Toss the spinach in the hazelnut oil in a bowl, then divide between 4 serving plates.
• Mash the goat (or feta) cheese with the yogurt in a small bowl and season to taste with pepper.
• Divide the lentils between the serving plates and top with the onions and cheese mixture. Garnish with lemon quarters and serve with toasted rye bread, pitas, or melba toast.

GREEK SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Sprinkle a little kosher salt into a large glass or ceramic salad bowl. Rub the cut side of the garlic over the salt. Discard the garlic.
• Place the lettuce, radishes, onion, scallions, green pepper and tomatoes in the bowl. Add the oregano, mint and dill.
• Shortly before serving add the olive oil, toss, then add the vinegar. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
• Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then arrange the olives and anchovy fillets on top. Toss again at the table before serving.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.