CELERY, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

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This recipe for a refreshing celery, fig, and gorgonzola salad, which comes from Ron Suhanosky of Sfoglia, is an ideal compliment to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch celery, trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias, about 3 inches in length
1 pound ripe black mission figs, quartered
1 pound Gorgonzola piccante cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place celery in a large bowl with enough ice water to cover. Transfer bowl to refrigerator; let soak overnight.
  • Drain celery and place in a colander set over a large bowl in the refrigerator; let drain at least 2 hours.
  • Combine, gorgonzola, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large nonreactive bowl. Season with salt and pepper; add celery and toss. Divide salad evenly among four plates.

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