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

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Greens, Blue Cheese and Creamy Chive Dressing
10 min.
4
275kcal

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

Indulge in a delightful and refreshing side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack with this Heirloom Tomato Salad featuring fresh mixed mesclun greens, crumbled Point Reyes blue cheese, and a delectable creamy chive dressing. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to make, taking only 10 minutes, but it's also a crowd-pleaser with its vibrant flavors and textures.

With a caloric breakdown of 11.33% protein, 83.32% fat, and 5.35% carbs, this dish is perfect for those looking to enjoy a delicious and balanced meal. The combination of heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese, and the homemade chive dressing creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

To make this dish, simply toss the fresh greens with a blend of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Arrange the sliced or quartered heirloom tomatoes on top, and then drizzle with the creamy chive dressing. Finish it off with a generous sprinkle of blue cheese and garnish with fresh chives.

This Heirloom Tomato Salad is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's the perfect addition to any gathering or meal. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your blender, and get ready to savor this delicious and easy-to-make dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  • servings cheese blue crumbled
  • servings chives whole for garnish
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  • cups the salad mixed fresh
  • large heirloom tomatoes assorted sliced quartered
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon mayonnaise prepared
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place greens in a bowl and toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer to a platter. Arrange tomatoes over greens, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with chive dressing.
  3. Sprinkle blue cheese over top and garnish with a few fresh chives.
  4. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories275kcal
Protein11.33%
Fat83.32%
Carbs5.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.25
Glycemic Load
0.71
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.5586956065634%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.39mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:274.66kcal
13.73%
Fat:25.56g
39.32%
Saturated Fat:7.57g
47.32%
Carbohydrates:3.69g
1.23%
Net Carbohydrates:3.02g
1.1%
Sugar:1.48g
1.64%
Cholesterol:31.47mg
10.49%
Sodium:421.49mg
18.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.82g
15.64%
Vitamin K:25.84µg
24.61%
Calcium:224.73mg
22.47%
Vitamin A:1062.22IU
21.24%
Vitamin C:14.45mg
17.52%
Vitamin E:2.59mg
17.25%
Phosphorus:160.84mg
16.08%
Selenium:8.69µg
12.42%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.2%
Zinc:1.25mg
8.36%
Folate:25.14µg
6.29%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.99%
Potassium:189.01mg
5.4%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.37%
Magnesium:17.96mg
4.49%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.01%
Copper:0.06mg
2.84%
Iron:0.5mg
2.77%
Fiber:0.67g
2.68%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.37%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.12%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.12%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.25%