NECTARINE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH PLUM VINAIGRE

Nectarine and Blue Cheese Salad with Plum Vinaigre image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 black plums, halved, pitted, chopped
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
4 tsp plum vinegar or red wine vinegar
kosher salt
black pepper, freshly ground
12 c mixed greens, lightly packed (such as arugula and frisee)
4 nectarines, halved, pitted, cut into eighths
8 oz firm blue cheese, sliced
1/2 c almonds
3/4 c water
2 Tbsp water

Steps:

1. Bring plums and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring occasionally and mashing the plums with the back of a spoon, until plums have completely broken down, about 15 minutes.
2. Pour plum mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much puree as possible; discard solids in sieve. Let puree cool.
3. Add oil, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water to the puree; whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill)
4. Divide the greens among plates. Scatter nectarines, cheese, and almonds over, dividing equally, and drizzle some of the dressing over. Season with salt and pepper.