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Romaine Salad with Chipotle Dressing and Warm Queso Fresco

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Romaine Salad with Chipotle Dressing and Warm Queso FrescoBrian Leatart

Chipotle hot sauce and queso fresco can be found at Latin American markets and at many supermarkets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons bottled chipotle hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups cornflakes, finely crumbled
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 12-ounce round Mexican queso fresco cheese, cut into 12 wedges
1 very large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk 1/3 cup oil, hot sauce, and sugar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Brush baking sheet with olive oil. Mix cornflakes and oregano in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush cheese wedges on all sides with 3 tablespoons oil. Dip cheese wedges in cornflake mixture, coating completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. (Dressing and cheese wedges can be made 4 hours ahead. Let dressing stand at room temperature; cover and chill cheese.)

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake cheese wedges until hot and softened but not melted, about 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, toss lettuce with dressing in large bowl. Divide among 6 plates. Top each salad with 2 hot cheese wedges.

TagsSaladTex-MexAmericanQueso FrescoCheeseDairyRomaineLettuceLeafy GreensVegetableSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerOven BakeBon Appétit
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