Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

fresh poblano chiles

roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin strips

2 unit

red bell peppers

roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin strips

3 ounce

Cabrales cheese

grated

2 tbsp

fresh oregano

chopped

2 tbsp

fresh chives

chopped

0.33 cup

fresh lime juice

0.5 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

3 unit

hearts of romaine

separated into leaves

Step 1
~4 min

Roast poblano chiles and red bell peppers until skins are blackened.

Step 2
~4 min

Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl, cover, and steam for 10 minutes.

Step 3
~4 min

Peel, seed, and cut roasted peppers into thin strips.

Step 4
~4 min

Whisk together Cabrales cheese, oregano, chives, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl to make the dressing.

Step 5
~4 min

Dip each romaine leaf in the Cabrales dressing to coat, shaking off excess.

Step 6
~4 min

Arrange romaine leaves on a platter.

Step 7
~4 min

Toss pepper strips in the remaining dressing.

Step 8
~4 min

Scatter the dressed pepper strips over the romaine leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the peppers until the skin is completely blackened for easy peeling.

Use a high-quality olive oil for the dressing.

Adjust the amount of lime juice to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The dressing can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a starter or light lunch.

Pair with grilled bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Crusty Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain

Cultural Significance

Cabrales is a protected designation of origin (PDO) cheese from Asturias, Spain.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Lunch
Dinner Party
Healthy Eating

Popularity Score

65/100

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