Blue Cheese And Tomato Salad Food

STEAKHOUSE TOMATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Top the salad with the chives and serve.
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HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rub bread with cut garlic halves; brush bread with 3 tablespoons oil. Combine remaining 1/3 cup oil, currant tomatoes, and green onions in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Overlap tomato slices in concentric circles on platter, alternating colors. Scatter onion and celery slices over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato and green onion mixture over. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese.
• Grill bread until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Cut each slice diagonally in half; serve with salad.

AVOCADO-TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
• Pit and peel the avocado; cut into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the bacon, chives and blue cheese.
• Puree 1/2 cup each crumbled blue cheese and sour cream, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 small garlic clove (smashed) and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a blender. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup more blue cheese, 2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce and/or hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Makes about 2 cups.)

BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together blue cheese, sour cream, and vinegar until well blended.
• Add more vinegar, as needed, until desired consistency.
• Add pepper to taste.
• Tear lettuce or pour pre-washed, pre-torn lettuce into a salad bowl Add red onion rings, cherry tomatos, and cucumber slices Add garlic salt and pepper to taste Add Blue Cheese Dressing and toss well.

BACON LETTUCE TOMATO (AND MORE) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

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.

MARINATED TOMATO, AVOCADO AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into bite sized wedges. Cut avocado in half, scoop out the flesh and cut into bite size chunks. Place tomato and avocado in a serving bowl.
• Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, and pepper. Pour over tomatoes and avocados and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 1/2 hour or so. When ready to serve, sprinkle crumbled cheese over top.

TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all the above ingredients in a medium bowl with a fork until ingredients are evenly coated with olive oil.
• Use to top steak, baked potatoes, whatever!
• Roquefort cheese is also a fine choice for this salsa.
• Cooking time is the time it takes to toast the walnuts in the oven. Very quick to put together.

RHAPSODY IN BLUE CHEESE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large saucepan. Add corn and simmer 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste together in small bowl.
• Place tomatoes, arugula, scallions, and corn in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.
• Gently toss in blue cheese and adjust seasonings.

TOMATO BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss tomatoes, basil, cheese, oil and vinegar.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Toss refrigerated mixture with cooled pasta and let stand at room temp for 15 minutes before serving.

PUTTANESCA CHICKPEA-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley, Parmesan, olive oil, olives, capers, lemon juice and garlic. Season lightly with salt and stir once more. Let sit for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours at room temperature.
• Before serving, taste and add more salt and lemon juice until it tastes bright. The balance is largely dependent on your tomatoes. (This salad keeps for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

TOMATO, CAPER, OLIVE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Toss tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sugar in medium bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to salad spinner and spin until seeds and excess liquid have been removed, 45 to 60 seconds. Return tomatoes to bowl and set aside.
• Strain tomato liquid through fine-mesh strainer into liquid measuring cup. Bring 1/2 cup tomato liquid (discard any extra), shallot(or green onions), vinegar, mustard, and honey to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cool mixture to room temperature, about 5 minutes. Whisk in oil and black pepper to taste until combined. Taste and season with up to 1/8 teaspoon table salt.
• Add pecans,blue cheese, and dressing to bowl with tomatoes; gently toss and serve.