Arugula Salad with Persimmon and Almonds

Ingredients

• • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sherry vinegar
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
  • 6 cups (140 g) arugula
  • 2 figs, quartered
  • 1 large non-astringent or astringent persimmon (or 2 small), peeled and thinly sliced into wedges
  • 1/3 cup (60 g) roasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup (35 g) Manchego or sharp cheddar cheese, roughly crumbled (see note)