Celery, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 ounces good quality blue cheese
• 3/4 cup hazelnuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons maple Syrup
• Pinch cayenne
• Salt
• 2 to 3 bunches of celery, tops removed
• 12 to 15 pitted dates (can sub with a handful 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 tablespoons)
• Freshly ground black pepper