Best 5 Tomato Caper Olive And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes
Looking for a quick and easy salad recipe that's packed with flavor? Look no further than this tomato, caper, olive, and blue cheese salad. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The combination of sweet tomatoes, salty capers and olives, and tangy blue cheese is simply irresistible. And the best part? It takes just minutes to prepare. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, toss to coat, and enjoy. You can also add some grilled chicken or salmon for a more substantial meal. Find the detailed recipe along with three other variations – a Mediterranean salad with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing, a hearty Greek salad with cucumber, feta, and a red wine vinaigrette, and a modern take on the classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons – all in one convenient location.
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BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Claire Robinson
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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, CAPER, OLIVE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Categories Salad Cheese Olive Tomato No-Cook Low Carb Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL
This summery dish walks the line between tangy, juicy tomato salad and hearty pasta salad. To make it, ripe tomatoes are marinated with capers, garlic, basil and lots of good olive oil until they almost fall apart, creating a wonderfully soupy dressing for the pasta. Then the pasta is added while still hot to mix; as it cools, it absorbs all the bright flavors. If you can, choose heirloom tomatoes in an array of hues, and serve this in a glass bowl to show it off. Cubes of fresh mozzarella, or bocconcini, make for creamy addition. Add them just before serving, so the heat of the pasta doesn't melt the cheese.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.
OLIVES AND TOMATO SALAD
This is something I have been making for a while. I finally figured out how to cut down on the brine taste so that I could taste the other ingredients as well. The addition of sugar was the answer.I tried omitting the brine, but then the salad wasn't as moist as I was hoping it would be and the tomato pieces turned mushy after a couple of days. If you are going to be eating the salad in one day, you can probably omit the brines altogether. The ingredients blend really well together and are quite tasty. Make this at least one hour before serving it to allow everything to meld together. To save money, slice the olives yourself. The amounts of the olives, green onions/scallions and tomato are approximate and depends on what size of each ingredient you use. This salad is versatile and will go with many things. The sodium content is probably high in this recipe so you will want to serve it with something that has less salt. Cook time is the refrigeration time. ..
Provided by AuntWoofieWoof
Categories Onions
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the diced tomato, sliced green and black olives, capers and diced scallions/green onions in a medium size bowl that has a cover. Tupperware/Rubbermaid containers work really well for this.
- Mix the brines/ juices together in a measuring cup.
- Add the sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved.
- Pour over tomato and olives mixture and stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
- When ready, shake the salad in the container with the lid on or stir it so that the brine mixes in.evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 499, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 1.1
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
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes. This will give your salad the best flavor.
- Choose a good quality blue cheese. A sharp, flavorful blue cheese will add a lot of depth to the salad.
- Don't be afraid to use a variety of olives. Different types of olives will give your salad a more complex flavor.
- Add some fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, for a pop of flavor.
- Serve the salad immediately after making it. This will ensure that the tomatoes are still fresh and crisp.
Conclusion:
This tomato, caper, olive, and blue cheese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish. The combination of sweet tomatoes, salty olives, tangy capers, and creamy blue cheese is sure to please everyone at the table.
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