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

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Ingredients for Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing

Heirloom Tomatoes
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
4 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
Mayonnaise
Heavy Cream
Tarragon Vinegar
Flat Leaf Parsley

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

Core the tomatoes and cut large ones into thick slices; halve or quarter smaller ones.
Arrange tomato slices attractively on a serving platter. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
**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.
Process until well combined but still slightly chunky. Do not over-process.
Drizzle the blue cheese dressing evenly over the arranged tomatoes.
Crumble the remaining Roquefort cheese over the tomatoes.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing?

Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing?

Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing has approximately 378.9 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 46 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing?

The key ingredients for Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing are Heirloom Tomatoes, Kosher Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Roquefort Cheese, Mayonnaise, Heavy Cream. See the full list with measurements above.