First thing, this belongs on THE Taco Salad. That salad is wonderful. It truly does go on any sort of salad that can take a creamy dressing (usually sturdier greens).

If you don’t have a lime, lemon will work. The spice of jalapenos are in the pith and seeds, and ca vary widely. Once you char the pepper, the heat mellows a bit, but remove seeds based on your heat preference.