Celery, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 6 ounces good quality blue cheese
• 3/4 cup hazelnuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons maple Syrup
• Pinch of cayenne
• Salt
• 2-3 bunches of celery, tops removed
• 12-15 pitted dates (can sub with a handful of dried cranberries or cherries)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or hazelnut oil if you happen to have it)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice (if using Meyer lemons, use 2 Tbsp)
• Freshly ground black pepper