This salad is dotted with figs, grapes, olives and dates, four of the holiday’s seven first fruits. A sprinkle of blue cheese adds a dairy twist.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 pound mesclun mix, rinsed under cold water and dried in a salad spinner or in paper towels
• 25 red or green seedless grapes, cut in half
• 20 kalamata olives, pitted and cut in half
• 10 medjool dates, pitted and cut into thirds
• 10 dried figs, stems removed and cut in half
• 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss with A Simple Vinaigrette (below).

Yield: 6-8 servings