Cherry Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Cherry Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese is a flavor-packed side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Juicy cherry tomatoes are halved and tossed with crumbled blue cheese, then draped in a luscious homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for balance. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herbal finish, making each bite vibrant and satisfying. This no-cook recipe is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or as a quick addition to weeknight dinners. Serve immediately or let the ingredients mingle for even richer flavor—either way, it’s a show-stopping salad!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Step 2
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Crumble the blue cheese into small, bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 4
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 5
Pour the vinaigrette over the cherry tomatoes and blue cheese. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.
Step 6
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
Step 7
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (638.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 889.7 |
| Total Fat 76.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 85.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1745.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.4g | |
| Protein 28.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 669.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1412.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories