Blue Cheese Tossed Salad

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

almonds, salt, pepper, butter, romaine lettuce, blue cheese, red apple, lime peel, dressing, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, ground cumin, ground coriander, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blue-cheese-tossed-salad-260777 (may not work)