Heirloom Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad
This simple, fresh, tomato salad recipe is one of my favorites to make in the summer!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Heirloom Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad
- 5 cups mini heirloom tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on the size
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
- 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons low fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Let the tomatoes sit for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl or jar and whisk together.
- Pour the tomatoes onto a serving platter or bowl and top with some of the dressing, the chives, and 2 tablespoons of crumbled blue cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you can't find miniature heirloom tomatoes, regular sized ones or cherry tomatoes will work.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g