Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Shallot Confit, plus 5 tablespoons of the reserved shallot oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound red and green oak leaf lettuce (about 16 cups)
  • 6 ounces Cabrales cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • Freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Spread the pine nuts in a metal pie plate and bake for about 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • Transfer to a plate and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the shallot confit, honey and salt.
  • Slowly whisk in the shallot oil until the dressing is emulsified.
  • Add the lettuce, cheese and grapes and toss to coat.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve.