When it comes to summer salads, few dishes are as satisfying and refreshing as a blue cheese and tomato salad. This classic combination of sweet, juicy tomatoes, tangy blue cheese, and crisp greens is a surefire crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and vibrant colors, this salad is a feast for the senses and a delightful way to enjoy the bounty of the season.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Claire Robinson
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, yogurt, Worcestershire and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the blue cheese; and add a little water if it's too thick, until desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- To serve arrange the tomatoes on serving plates and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with creamy dressing and enjoy!
CORN, CHERRY TOMATO, ARUGULA AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Vegetarian Blue Cheese Corn Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Place vinegar in small bowl; gradually mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3/4 cup blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
BACON LETTUCE TOMATO (AND MORE) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Second place winner in the 2009 Craze-E Contest. Part BLT, part cobb salad, this meal in a bowl combines the best of both. I almost called it Blobb Salad or CobBLT, but neither sounded very appetizing--LOL!
Provided by Marla Swoffer
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Crumble in blue cheese and mash with a fork, stirring until thick and creamy, but still chunky.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl and add bacon, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, red onion, and nuts (if using). Toss briefly just to combine ingredients.
- Add tomatoes and avocado. Gently and briefly toss.
- Scoop salad into individual serving bowls. Top each with eggs and then salad dressing.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH GREENS, BLUE CHEESE AND CREAMY CHIVE DRESSING
Steps:
- Place greens in a bowl and toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter. Arrange tomatoes over greens, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with chive dressing. Sprinkle blue cheese over top and garnish with a few fresh chives.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
TOMATO, FRESH FIG AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Whether you get them from your backyard garden or the local farmers' market, tomatoes are one of summer's sweetest staples. In the kitchen, one of the best things a cook can do with a surfeit of ripe summer tomatoes is not to cook them. With such tasty beauties available (and given the tomato-pleasing heat), salads make more sense. Start simply by slicing big tomatoes into rounds and cutting smaller ones into wedges and the cherry and grape varieties in half. Very gently toss them with fresh herbs, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and good salt. Use whatever you've got to hand to dress up the pile. Here, we've used some crumbled blue cheese for tang, fresh figs for sweetness and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for crunch.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and salt. Whisk in oil.
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast pine nuts, shaking the pan occasionally, until light golden, about 2 minutes.
- Spread tomato slices on a large plate. Scatter fig quarters and pine nuts over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and thyme, drizzle with dressing and finish with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
TOMATO, CAPER, OLIVE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Categories Salad Cheese Olive Tomato No-Cook Low Carb Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange tomatoes on large platter. Drizzle with vinegar, then oil. Sprinkle very lightly with salt and generously with pepper. Sprinkle with olives, blue cheese, capers and anchovies, if desired. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
MY COBB SALAD: ICEBERG, TOMATO, AVOCADO, BACON, AND BLUE CHEESE
With the crunch of the iceberg and onions, the soft richness of the avocado, the saltiness of the bacon, the sweetness of the tomato, and the bite of the blue cheese, this salad has it all! And it is beautiful to boot.
Provided by Patricia Wells
Categories HarperCollins Salad Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado Blue Cheese Lunch Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large, dry skillet, brown the bacon over moderate heat until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to several layers of paper towels to absorb the fat. Blot the top of the bacon with several layers of paper towels to absorb any additional fat. Set aside.
- In a large, shallow bowl, combine the bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and spring onions. Toss with just enough dressing to lightly and evenly coat the ingredients. Season generously with pepper, and serve.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE
Recipe by Molly McCook and Richard King, Ellerbe Fine Foods, Fort Worth, Texas. Bon Appetit Sept. 2010. I've made this recipe several times. Great way to use up tomatoes from the garden. Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/09/heirloom_tomato_salad_with_buttermilk_dressing_and_blue_cheese#ixzz1gunjGSUV
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dressing.
- Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Salad.
- Place tomatoes and shallots in large bowl. Add oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper and toss. Divide among 6 plates. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and parsley.
TOMATO FRESH FIG AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
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TOMATO, BLUE CHEESE, AND KIDNEY BEAN SALAD
Posting to try from the BBC.co.uk site. This recipe is credited to Brian Turner from "Ready, Steady, Cook."
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Cheese
Time 7m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the kidney beans, onion, chives, lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a frying pan, add the bread cubes and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown.
- To serve, place the sliced tomato on a serving plate, top with the kidney bean salad and scatter over the cheese and toasted bread cubes.
TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD
Great cold side dish
Provided by Eileen Simon
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions
- 2. Toss together hot pasta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and assorted herbs
- 3. Cool completely
- 4. Stir tomatoes and cheese into pasta mixture
- 5. Just before serving stir in arugula or spring mix lettuce, adding salt and pepper to taste
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE
Steps:
- Dressing * Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Salad * Place tomatoes and shallots in large bowl. Add oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper and toss. Divide among 6 plates. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and parsley.
GRILLED CHICKEN, TOMATO AND BABY GREENS SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE
Grilled chicken is sliced and tossed with fresh salad greens, tomatoes, bacon bits and blue cheese, then dressed with creamy blue cheese dressing.
Provided by Dole
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dole
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill 8 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in the center (165 degrees F), turning once. Cool chicken enough to handle; slice into thin strips.
- Combine salad blend, tomatoes from pouch, cooked sliced chicken, avocado, bacon, egg and blue cheese in large bowl. Toss with blue cheese dressing, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 144.2 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 596.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will ensure that your salad is bursting with flavor. If you can, use heirloom tomatoes, as they have a particularly sweet and juicy flavor.
- Choose a good quality blue cheese. There are many different types of blue cheese available, so be sure to choose one that you enjoy the flavor of. A classic blue cheese like Roquefort or Gorgonzola is always a good choice.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other ingredients to your salad, such as croutons, bacon, or nuts. You can also use a different type of dressing, such as a balsamic vinaigrette or a honey mustard dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately. Blue cheese and tomato salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. However, the flavors will be best if you serve it immediately.
Conclusion:
Blue cheese and tomato salad is a classic summer dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With its combination of sweet tomatoes, tangy blue cheese, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy summer salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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