Tomato Blue Cheese Pasta 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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BLUE CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Boil the pasta according to pack instructions. In a saucepan, melt the butter, then gently fry the onion until golden. Add the garlic and sage, fry for a further 2 mins, then remove the pan from the heat. Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water. Stir through the buttery onions, stilton and 2 tbsp cooking water, then sprinkle with the toasted walnuts to serve.

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.

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Layer first 4 ingredients in clear 3-qt. serving bowl.
• Mix MIRACLE WHIP and blue cheese dressing until blended; spread over salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Top with cheese and tomatoes.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Toss gently before serving.

TOMATO, BASIL AND FETA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, add ingredients as you are preparing them in the above listed order: tomatoes, bell peppers, basil, feta cheese, garlic, olive oil and pepper.
• Cook pasta as per package instructions undercooking by 2-3 minutes or until pasta is al dente, cooked but firm. Drain.
• Add cooked pasta directly from the pot to salad bowl. This will allow hot pasta to melt feta cheese a bit and help flavours marry each other. A bit of pasta water transferring with pasta is fine.
• Add a pinch of salt and gently stir pasta salad just enough to combine. Serve warm or cold.

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.

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined, or place all ingredients in a mason jar or jelly jar with lid on tight, and shake until combined. May make ahead a few days and store in fridge.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water.
• Combine pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, avocado, and almonds and toss with dressing.
• Serve and top with additional toasted almonds and fresh basil if desired.
• Adjust seasonings to taste!

PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES, HERBS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Saute the diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent.
• Add the minced garlic and saute one minute longer.
• Add the tomatoes with juices, red wine and dried oregano to the onion-garlic mixture and simmer until most of the juices are gone, about 8-10 minutes.
• Add the salt and pepper to taste and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer covered, on very low heat, while the Penne Pasta is cooking, about 8 minutes.
• Add the crumbled blue cheese and half of the fresh basil to the sauce mixture.
• Stir until the sauce has become creamy.
• Pour the tomato sauce over the hot cooked pasta and toss with the remaining fresh basil.
• Spoon pasta into serving bowl and garnish with whole fresh basil leaves.

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions. Immediately rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Add cheese, walnuts, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Gently toss with 2 forks until the ingredients are well mixed. Refrigerate until serving.
• You may need to add a little more mayonnaise if the salad seems dry.
• Sprinkle with the parsley and serve slightly chilled.
• Note; This pasta salad is best when made the day before it is to be served or at least several hours in advance, so that they flavor of the blue cheese has a chance to develop.
• Keep in the refrigerator.

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil and drain your tortellini and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together your mayonnaise, Italian dressing, parmesan cheese, parsley and black pepper until combined.
• In a large bowl combine the tortellini, cucumber, onion, bell peppers and tomatoes.
• Gently fold in the sauce and stir to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Sprinkle with a little more parsley or parmesan before serving.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice some tomatoes.
• Season well with salt and pepper.
• A generous drizzling of olive oil.
• Sprinkle some fresh bail leaves on top.
• Sprinkle with some blue cheese and there you have it. You could use feta or Parmesan, whatever you have around. Some bacon sprinkled on top would be divine. Or you could add some lettuce leaves, or better yet, toss this with some pasta. You really want to get some crusty bread to slop up the olive oil and blue cheese. Just saying. I promise that you will not be sorry.

COLD TOMATO FETA PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Take your dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, sun dried tomato puree, garlic, capers, salt and pepper) and add to a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined. Set aside.
• Salt your water and cook your pasta to al dente.
• Drain pasta and add to a large bowl.
• Once pasta has cooled slightly, add dressing and toss to combine.
• Next, add your remaining ingredients (sun dried tomatoes, feta, olives, green onion, parsley and parmesan) and toss to combine.
• Refrigerate. Use within three days.

CHERRY TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Put tomatoes, blue cheese and chives in a large salad plate or bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and very gently toss.

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.

BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD

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!

TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

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