Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes with Blue Cheese Dressing

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Contessa’s Heirloom Tomatoes with Blue Cheese Dressing, a recipe that perfectly balances farm-fresh produce and creamy decadence. Featuring thick slices of juicy heirloom tomatoes seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, this dish celebrates the peak of tomato season in the most elegant way. The tangy, rich blue cheese dressing—made from a luxurious blend of crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of fresh lemon juice—is elevated by aromatic chives, parsley, and a touch of garlic. Simple yet sophisticated, this 15-minute recipe is perfect as a refreshing summer side dish or an impressive appetizer. Serve it immediately to showcase its bold, fresh flavors, and watch it become the highlight of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Heirloom tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces Blue cheese
• 0.25 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and pat dry the heirloom tomatoes. Slice them into thick rounds, approximately 1/2-inch thick. Set aside.

Step 2

2. Sprinkle the sliced tomatoes with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let them sit for 5 minutes to draw out their natural juices.

Step 3

3. To prepare the blue cheese dressing, crumble the blue cheese into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 4

4. Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice to the bowl. Stir until combined but slightly chunky, leaving some texture from the blue cheese.

Step 5

5. Mince the garlic and finely chop the chives and parsley. Add them to the dressing and stir to incorporate.

Step 6

6. Drizzle in the olive oil and mix well to bring the dressing together. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

7. Arrange the tomato slices on a large serving platter, slightly overlapping them for a beautiful presentation.

Step 8

8. Generously spoon the blue cheese dressing over the tomatoes, making sure to coat each slice.

Step 9

9. Garnish with additional chopped chives or parsley, if desired, for added color and flavor.

Step 10

10. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or elegant appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1395.6

Total Fat 119.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 179.3mg	0%
Sodium 2180.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 36.0g	0%

Vitamin D 54.4IU	0%
Calcium 851.4mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 2381.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 15.5%