Award-winning author of six books, Laura Werlin is a nationally renowned expert on American artisan cheese, focusing on cheese and wine pairing. She frequently presents at such popular events as ...

Make the buttermilk blue cheese dressing: In a small bowl ... and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Assemble the salad: Tear away any bruised outer leaves from lettuce and slice heads ...

Gently toss in mint leaves, taking care not to overdress. Divide salad among four plates. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese generously over salad and serve.