Fig Salad with Cabrales Cheese and Marcona Almonds

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Summary
Prep time 30 min
Cook time n/a
Source Williams-Sonoma
Yield / serves 6 servings
Rating (unrated)

Ingredients

  • 10 cups Bibb or butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 4 oz. Cabrales blue cheese or other strong blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
  • 1 Tbs. Champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 6 black Mission figs, thinly sliced

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cheese and almonds. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Divide the salad among 6 plates and arrange the figs on top. Serve immediately.