Fig Salad With Cabrales Cheese And Marcona Almonds
This salad combines the delicate crunch of Bibb lettuce with the bold flavors of Cabrales blue cheese and Marcona almonds. Tossed in a tangy champagne vinegar dressing and topped with slices of sweet black Mission figs, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Enjoy this refreshing and elegant salad as a starter or a light meal for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
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
Instructions
- 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. Serves 6.
- Williams-Sonoma Kitchen
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