Ingredients

1 tablespoon sherry-wine vinegar

Pinch of coarse salt

Pinch of freshly ground pepper

Pinch of sugar

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 ounces crumbled blue cheese, preferably Maytag Blue

1/3 cup toasted walnuts

1 medium bulb fennel, trimmed and very thinly sliced crosswise on a mandoline

1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and very thinly sliced on a mandoline

1 head Boston lettuce, rinsed, torn into pieces, and spun dry

Preparation

In a large bowl, whisk to combine vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar. While continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle in oil, until combined.

Add cheese, walnuts, fennel, and apple to the vinaigrette. Toss to combine. Add lettuce, and toss again. Transfer to a platter. Serve immediately.