Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 ounces whole shelled almonds

　　4 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

　　1 1/2 tablespoons fresh 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

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

　　

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cheese, lemon juice, buttermilk, and oil until smooth, and season with pepper.

　　

Step 3

Break each lettuce wedge in half. Divide among 4 plates; top with apple cubes. Spoon dressing over each serving. Garnish with almonds, and serve.

　　

Fit to eat recipe

Step 4

(Per serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 290

　　

Step 6

Fat: 22g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 25mg

　　

Step 8

Carbohydrate: 14g

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 478mg

　　

Step 10

Protein: 12g

　　

Step 11

Fiber: 5g

　　Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.Buy the full book from Amazon.