Best 7 Heirloom Tomato Salad With Buttermilk Dressing And Blue Cheese Recipes

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## Heirloom Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Blue Cheese: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Dish

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our heirloom tomato salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that showcases the beauty and flavors of heirloom tomatoes. This salad is a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors, featuring a medley of ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy buttermilk dressing, and tangy blue cheese. It's a perfect side dish for your summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light and healthy meal. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious salad, along with additional recipes that complement it perfectly.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty bread
4 large garlic cloves, halved
3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup currant or grape tomatoes or halved cherry or pear tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
10 medium heirloom tomatoes of assorted colors, cored, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
3 celery stalks, sliced thin on diagonal
1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled 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.

CONTESSA'S HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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When tomatoes are ripe in the summer, this is the simplest and most delicious salad to make. It only has a few ingredients, so choose luscious ripe tomatoes and a good Roquefort cheese. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs heirloom tomatoes, mixed colors and sizes
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb Roquefort cheese, divided
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons. chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Core the tomatoes and cut the large ones into thick slices, halve or quarter the small ones. Arrange to look pretty on a platter and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • To make dressing:.
  • Place half the Roquefort cheese, maoynnaise, cream, vinegar, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in the bowl of a food processor: process until combined but still chunky.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes. Crumble the remaining Roquefort cheese over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve at room temperature. Enjoy!

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE



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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.

CHERRY TOMATOES WITH BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh chives, minced
2 pints yellow cherry tomatoes, or red grape tomatoes, or both

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing, place the blue cheese, buttermilk, and olive oil in a medium bowl and stir together with a fork, mashing a little to break up the cheese. Season with the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chives. Set aside.
  • Wash the tomatoes, and pat dry with a paper towel. Slice each tomato in half lengthwise and season with a pinch of salt. Add the tomatoes to the dressing mixture and toss to combine then garnish with freshly ground pepper, to taste.

GREEN SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces good Roquefort cheese, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in quarters, or 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cut in half
Heirloom tomatoes, or other good tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Place a wedge of lettuce on each serving plate with 2 slices of tomato. Pour enough dressing over the lettuce to moisten. Serve immediately.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY



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During the summertime, farmers markets have a great selection of heirloom tomatoes for a reasonable price. This is great as a cold salad, or for a different twist, grill straight on the BBQ for a warm but fresh side dish.

Provided by aimeej.B

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
3 large heirloom tomatoes, quartered
3 small heirloom tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, rice wine vinegar, rosemary, and oregano in a large bowl. Add small and large tomatoes, and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cut-up heirloom tomatoes
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced red onion
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, spinach and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of colors and shapes of tomatoes for a visually appealing salad.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese for the dressing. A sharp, tangy blue cheese will add a lot of flavor to the salad.
  • If you don't like blue cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta, goat cheese, or cheddar.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it is made, so that the tomatoes don't have time to water down the dressing.

Conclusion:

This Heirloom Tomato Salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. The sweet, juicy tomatoes are perfectly complemented by the tangy buttermilk dressing and the salty, sharp blue cheese. This salad is a great way to showcase the flavors of fresh, seasonal tomatoes.

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