Blue Cheese Tossed Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
• 1 medium red apple, chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• dressing:
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper