Red Jalapeno Texas Salad With Melted Goat Cheese Food

SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Slice the Montrachet into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. (The easiest way to slice goat cheese is to use a length of dental floss.) Dip each slice into the beaten egg whites, then the bread crumbs, being sure the cheese is thoroughly coated. Place the slices on a rack and chill them for at least 15 minutes.
• For the dressing, place the vinegars, sugar, salt, pepper, and egg yolk in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and blend for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube until the vinaigrette is thickened. Season, to taste.
• Toss the salad greens with enough dressing to moisten, then divide them among 6 plates.
• Melt 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat until just under smoking. Cook the goat cheese rounds quickly on both sides until browned on the outside but not melted inside. Top each salad with 2 warm rounds and serve.

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.