Honeyed Fig and Melon with Blue Cheese and Almonds

• Photo: Christopher Baker

Slices of salty, pungent blue cheese are naturally suited for sweet figs, cantaloupe, and generous drizzles of honey. Serve a platter as an easy cheese course at the end of a meal.

Martha Stewart Living, August 2011

• Prep Time 10 minutes
• Total Time 10 minutes
• Yield Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 6 to 8 slices (1/4 inch thick) blue cheese
• 1 pint fresh Black Mission or Brown Turkey figs, halved
• 1 cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
• Best-quality honey, for drizzling

Directions

1. Arrange cheese slices on a serving platter, and top with figs and melon wedges. Sprinkle with almonds, and drizzle with honey.