Ingredients

• 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes, each cut into 4 thick slices
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup Herb Vinaigrette, recipe follows
• 12 (1/8-inch thick) slices red onion, or sweet onions
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, recommended: Maytag

Directions

Herb Vinaigrette:

1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange juice

3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice

3/4 teaspoon fresh grapefruit juice

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped assorted herbs, including thyme, parsley, chives and basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine the vinegar, and orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit juices in a medium bowl and whisk together. Add the vegetable and olive oils in a slow stream, whisking constantly to form an emulsion. Add the herbs, salt, and pepper, and whisk well to incorporate.

Yield: 1 1/4 cups