Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Celebrate summer's bounty with this stunningly simple heirloom tomato salad! Featuring luscious ripe tomatoes and a tangy, creamy blue cheese dressing, this recipe (adapted from Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa) is the perfect light lunch, side dish, or appetizer. Only a few high-quality ingredients elevate this dish to unforgettable deliciousness. Prepare to be amazed by how easy it is to create restaurant-quality flavor in just minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 378.9 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing

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How to Make Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. Core the tomatoes and cut large ones into thick slices; halve or quarter smaller ones.
  2. Arrange tomato slices attractively on a serving platter. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. **Make the dressing:** In a food processor, combine half of the crumbled Roquefort cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, and white wine vinegar. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Process until well combined but still slightly chunky. Do not over-process.
  5. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing evenly over the arranged tomatoes.
  6. Crumble the remaining Roquefort cheese over the tomatoes.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
  8. Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

61g

Carbs

6g