Jalapeño Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is great for any salad, but this particular salad was a perfect match for this vinaigrette. The salad is leaning towards that of southwestern or Tex-Mex style, and is very easy to make. In 5 minutes you can have lunch or dinner.
Salad Ingredients Topped with Jalapeño Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Every ingredient has a protagonist role including the avocado, mixed green, chicken, black beans, cilantro, green onions & Manchego cheese.
As a variation, you can substitute the chicken with shrimp, or tofu. Also, you can add some nuts, carrot, mushroom, cherry tomatoes or broccoli. If you love avocado as much as me, I highly recommend my Best Guacamole Recipe with Charred Corn & Bacon recipe. Give it a try.
Drink suggestions: For a salad, the best pairing will be with beer or cider. You certainly can have wine but be aware that some of the ingredients of the salad like vinegar, onions or garlic could change the flavor of the wine. A good option will be a fruity wine.
Wine Suggestion for this salad with Jalapeño Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Here are some wines options perfect for salads: The wine score for those wines are between 93 and 94:
- 2013 Hirsch Gruner Veltliner-Gruner Veltliner from Austria
- 2013 Weingut Winzer Krems 'Kremser Wachtberg' Reserve Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria
- 2014 Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Hefeabzug Gruner Veltliner, Wachau, Austria
- 2014 Familie Saahs Nikolaihof im Weingebirge Gruner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau, Austria
Try these other Salads & Vinaigrettes
- The Perfect Ratio for a Traditional Vinaigrette
- Yellow Pea Shoot Salad Recipe with Champagne Mustard Vinaigrette
- Classic Nicoise Salad with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
- Grilled Summer Vegetables with Black Olive Vinaigrette
- Honey Mustard Vinaigrette on Butter Lettuce & Pear Salad
- Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Blue Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Simple Heirloom Tomato Salad | Summer Salad
Enjoy!
Jalapeño Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe on a Southwestern-style salad
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Jalapeño Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is great for any salad, but this particular salad was a perfect match for this vinaigrette. The salad is leaning towards that of southwestern or Tex-Mex style, and is very easy to make. In 5 minutes you can have lunch or dinner. Every ingredient has a protagonist role including the avocado, mixed green, chicken, black beans, cilantro, green onions & Manchego cheese.
Check the blog post for tips, variations, and drink pairing suggestions.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6oz grilled chicken sliced
- ½ cup black beans drained
- 1 cup of shredded Manchego Cheese
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 green onions chopped
- ½ cup of chopped cilantro
- 1 small bag mescaline mix or baby greens
Jalapeno Raspberry Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ¼ cup Raz-Pepper (Raspberry Jalapeno) Preserves
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of lime juice
Instructions
Preparing the Vinaigrette
- Heat the Raz-Pepper Preserve in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- Whisk in remaining ingredients until emulsion is formed.
- Salt and pepper to taste and let cool to room temperature.
Preparing the Salad
- Toss the greens in a bowl. Next add in the manchego cheese, black beans and chicken.
- Add the avocado, green onion and cilantro.
- Toss with the Jalapeno Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Notes
Optional – For a fun presentation, serve in a flour tortilla bowl. Spray a small round baking dish with Pam cooking spray and place a flour tortilla in the bowl and spray the tortilla with a little more Pam. Bake at 425F for about 10 minutes or until a crispy. Place the tortilla bowl on a plate and fill with the chicken salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Cuisine: American
Hey there, I'm Carlos, a food and drink enthusiast, recipe blogger and 
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looking good.
I LOVE homemade dressings and this one sounds right up my alley!
Geoffrey Swetz
Hi Helen. Thank you for your comment. Homemade dressings are the best, and we love to make them easy using our different jams and other tasty products. Enjoy!
Geoffrey Swetz
Go for it Linda! It's so easy to make especially with the Raz-Pepper Preserves as the star.
Geoffrey Swetz
Thanks for coming by Jere. You will definitely fall in love with the Raz-Pepper Preserves. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spice.
Jere Cassidy
Love the component to this salad. The Raz-Pepper Preserves sounds great.
linda spiker
I LOVE homemade dressings and this one sounds right up my alley!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
Wow that vinaigrette sounds amazing - such an interesting flavour combination! I'd definitely have to give it a try
Geoffrey Swetz
Do give it a try Bintu. You won't be sorry. Let us know what you think.
Claire
This dressing is just so perfect!! Spicy jalapeño and sweet raspberry. Such a great combo.
And with Manchego cheese.....oh be still my heart!
Geoffrey Swetz
You got it Claire! It's a great balanced combination of spicy and sweet. We love it, and I'm sure you will too.
Natalie
This jalapeno raspberry vinaigrette dressing looks and sounds so delicious! Perfect for salads or even as a quick dip for vegetables. YUM!
Geoffrey Swetz
Just wait until you taste it Natalie! YES, it's great as a dip for vegetables too. We actually did something similar for some spring rolls. Enjoy!
camila
Raspberry Jalapeno? Wow! Mind blown by the flavors here. Specially with the addition of manchego!! YUM!!!
Geoffrey Swetz
So glad you like it Camila. Having your mind blown is a good thing ;) Yes, the manchego cheese pairs great with the dressing. Hope you get to taste it.