Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Greens, Blue Cheese and Creamy Chive Dressing
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 10 min
- Prep: 10 min
Ingredients
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
Creamy Chive Dressing:
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
Directions
- 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.
Creamy Chive Dressing:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.