ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING AND TOASTED ALMONDS

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The classic combination of iceberg lettuce and blue cheese is enlivened with tart Granny Smith apple cubes and the nutty flavor of toasted almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces whole shelled almonds
4 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cheese, lemon juice, buttermilk, and oil until smooth, and season with pepper.
  • Break each lettuce wedge in half. Divide among four plates; top with apple. Spoon dressing over each serving. Garnish with almonds; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 g, Cholesterol 25 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 478 g

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