Blue Cheese Tossed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

In a small skillet over medium heat,cook the almonds,salt and pepper in butter for 5-6 minutes or until toasted,stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
In a large bowl,combine the romaine,blue cheese,apple,lime peel and almonds. In a with tight fitting lid,combine the dressing ingredients;shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.