Best 13 Blue Cheese And Tomato Salad Recipes

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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



Blue Cheese and Tomato Salad image

Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup garlic infused olive oil
3/4 cup (6 ounces) Greek yogurt (fat-free is good here)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Water
4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick (different colors are best here)

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



Corn, Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Blue Cheese Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Blue Cheese     Corn     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 3/4 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed, drained
1 1-pint basket cherry tomatoes, halved
4 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 1/2-ounce packages arugula, stems trimmed, leaves chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)

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



Bacon Lettuce Tomato (And More) Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing image

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

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
6 mushrooms, sliced
1 medium avocado, sliced
1 cup fresh large tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted nuts (optional, I used walnuts)
4 ounces blue cheese
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh dill (or 1/2 t dried dill)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

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



Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Greens, Blue Cheese and Creamy Chive Dressing image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh mixed mesclun greens
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Assorted large and small heirloom tomatoes, sliced or quartered
Creamy Chive Dressing, recipe follows
Point Reyes blue cheese, crumbled
Whole chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 heaping tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil

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



Tomato, Fresh Fig and Blue Cheese Salad image

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

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 large or 2 small ripe tomatoes, about 8 ounces, thinly sliced
1/2 pound fresh figs, cut into quarters
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese, like Fourme d'Ambert, more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Black pepper

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



Tomato, Caper, Olive and Blue Cheese Salad image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Olive     Tomato     No-Cook     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
2 tablespoons drained capers
4 anchovies, drained, chopped (optional)
Fresh basil leaves

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



My Cobb Salad: Iceberg, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, and Blue Cheese image

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

2 1/2 ounces smoked bacon, rind removed, cut into matchsticks (3/4 cup)
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (4 cups)
2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cubed
4 ounces chilled blue cheese (preferably Roquefort), crumbled (1 cup)
4 small spring onions or scallions, white part only, trimmed, peeled, and cut into thin rounds
Yogurt and Lemon Dressing
Coarse, freshly ground black pepper

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



Heirloom Tomato Salad With Buttermilk Dressing and Blue Cheese image

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

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 small garlic clove, minced
coarse kosher salt
6 assorted large heirloom tomatoes, cored, cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
coarse kosher salt
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley

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



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Number Of Ingredients 1

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TOMATO, BLUE CHEESE, AND KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



Tomato, Blue Cheese, and Kidney Bean Salad image

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

3 ounces tinned kidney beans, drained
1/4 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
squeeze lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 dash olive oil
2 slices white crusty bread, cut into cubes
1 tomatoes, sliced
2 ounces danish blue cheese, crumbled

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



Tomato and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad image

Great cold side dish

Provided by Eileen Simon

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg trottole or rigatoni pasta
2 lb grape tomatoes
4 oz arugula or spring mix lettuce
6 oz crumbled blue cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
5 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
3 Tbsp assorted fresh herbs, such as basil, dill, oregano
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

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



HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE image

Categories     Salad     Tomato

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 small garlic clove, minced
Coarse kosher salt
Salad
6 assorted large heirloom tomatoes, cored, cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse kosher salt
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves

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, Tomato and Baby Greens Salad with Blue Cheese image

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

¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 (7.75 ounce) package DOLE® Extra Veggie™ with Grape Tomatoes
1 avocado, peeled and cubed
2 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and chopped
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Bottled blue cheese dressing, to taste

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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