Fig and Arugula Salad with Grated Frozen Gorgonzola Piccante

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios
• 5 ounces baby arugula (8 packed cups)
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 9 fresh Black Mission figs, quartered
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche
• One 3-ounces wedge of Gorgonzola piccante, frozen overnight

1. Make the vinaigrette In a medium bowl, mix the lemon juice with the shallot, salt and crushed red pepper.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
3. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in both oils until incorporated.
4. Make the salad Preheat the oven to 425.
5. Spread the pistachios in a pie plate and toast for about 5 minutes, until golden.
6. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
7. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with half of the pistachios and the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper.
8. Transfer to plates and arrange the figs around the salad.
9. In a small bowl, stir the creme fraiche with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth; drizzle over the salad.
10. Grate the frozen Gorgonzola over the salad, top with the remaining pistachios and serve.

lemon juice, shallot, kosher salt, red pepper, extravirgin olive oil, canola oil, unsalted pistachios, arugula, kosher salt, pepper, fresh black, creme fraiche, gorgonzola piccante

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fig-and-arugula-salad-grated-frozen-gorgonzola-piccante (may not work)