Best Point Reyes Original Blue Tomato Salad Recipes

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HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH GREENS, BLUE CHEESE AND CREAMY CHIVE DRESSING



Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Greens, Blue Cheese and Creamy Chive Dressing image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh mixed mesclun greens
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Assorted large and small heirloom tomatoes, sliced or quartered
Creamy Chive Dressing, recipe follows
Point Reyes blue cheese, crumbled
Whole chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 heaping tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Place greens in a bowl and toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter. Arrange tomatoes over greens, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with chive dressing. Sprinkle blue cheese over top and garnish with a few fresh chives.
  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

POINT REYES ORIGINAL BLUE TOMATO SALAD



Point Reyes Original Blue Tomato Salad image

I found this on my grocery stores (Buehler's) website and it sounds fabulous! I can't wait for the Farmer's Market and fresh veges....only a couple of months away!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 vine-ripened tomatoes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 lemon
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup basil leaves, julienned
extra virgin olive oil
balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange 2 or 3 slices on individual salad plates.
  • Season the slices with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the onions in a bowl, squeeze the lemon over them and marinate for about 5 minutes.
  • Top the tomatoes with some of the blue cheese, marinated onions and fresh basil.
  • Drizzle each plate with oil and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 798.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 13.9

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