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
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Ayindeadijat Oduntan
oduntan@yahoo.comI would definitely make this salad again.
Danny Well
wdanny60@hotmail.co.ukThis salad was delicious! I loved the combination of sweet figs, tangy tomatoes, and salty blue cheese. It was the perfect summer salad.
Robyn & Matt Jenkins
jenkins-r89@yahoo.comI thought this salad was just okay. The flavors didn't really come together for me.
Paul Jackson
p-j@yahoo.comThis salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less figs or adding some other tart fruit, like grapefruit or pomegranate.
MDSUMON CSAN
csan@gmail.comI loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The figs were sweet and juicy, the tomatoes were tangy, and the blue cheese was salty and sharp. It was all perfect together.
enjoy BD
enjoy_b26@gmail.comThis salad was very easy to make and it was really delicious! I will definitely make it again.
Prosper Ossai
ossai.p35@gmail.comThe tomatoes in this salad were a bit too acidic for my taste. I would recommend using a sweeter variety of tomato.
friday khamis
f66@yahoo.comThis salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices.
Cathy Smith
c-smith71@gmail.comI added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a great main course. It was also really easy to make.
Sehar Pervaiz
pervaiz.sehar@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of blue cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still really good!
Anik JR
j-a12@yahoo.comThis salad was a great way to use up some fresh figs. It was also a nice light and refreshing meal.
Manono Nare
nare_m@hotmail.frI made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Israel Awo
israelawo@hotmail.comThis salad was very easy to make and it was delicious! I used a store-bought dressing and it was still really good.
MD ALAMIN Ukil
a@hotmail.co.ukThe blue cheese was a bit overpowering for me. I would recommend using a milder cheese, like feta or goat cheese.
Debashis Mondol
mondol-debashis@hotmail.frThis salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less figs or adding some other tart fruit, like grapefruit or pomegranate.
Ibrahim Khadijat
i.k@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about the combination of figs and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together. I will definitely make this again.
MexMana
mexmana@hotmail.comThis salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and it was perfect. I will definitely make this again.
Asim Shezad
s-asim44@gmail.comI loved the freshness of this salad. The figs and tomatoes were perfectly ripe and the blue cheese added a nice sharpness. I will definitely make this again!
jack etrer
etrer_j22@hotmail.frThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet figs, tangy tomatoes, and salty blue cheese was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.