Blue Cheese and Tomato Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
This delightful Blue Cheese and Tomato Salad is inspired by a memorable restaurant experience and is a true favorite of mine and my husband. While you can opt for bottled Chunky Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, this homemade version adds an extra layer of flavor that’s simply irresistible. Crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing come together in a refreshing salad that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces of iceberg lettuce, pre-washed and pre-torn, if preferred
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic salt, to taste (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Blue Cheese Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, and red wine vinegar. Stir well until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. If the dressing is too thick, gradually add more vinegar until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with pepper to taste.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, place the torn or pre-washed iceberg lettuce. Add the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
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Season and Dress: Sprinkle garlic salt and additional pepper over the salad if desired. Drizzle the homemade blue cheese dressing generously over the salad.
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Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 234.4
- Fat Content: 17.5 grams
- Saturated Fat Content: 11 grams
- Cholesterol Content: 40.2 milligrams
- Sodium Content: 435.4 milligrams
- Carbohydrate Content: 12 grams
- Fiber Content: 2.6 grams
- Sugar Content: 5.3 grams
- Protein Content: 9.6 grams
This Blue Cheese and Tomato Salad is a perfect balance of crisp textures and rich flavors, ideal for a quick meal or a sophisticated side dish. Enjoy the creamy blue cheese dressing with the fresh crunch of iceberg lettuce and the vibrant burst of cherry tomatoes. 🌿🍅🧀
