Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Greens, Blue Cheese and Creamy Chive D...


Ingredients

* 2 cups fresh mixed meslcun 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

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:

* 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

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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