Imagine a salad so vibrant and tantalizing that it transforms ordinary ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Our Tomato Onion Salad with Blue Cheese is not just a side dish—it's a flavor explosion that will revolutionize your summer dining experience! With the perfect balance of sweet ripe tomatoes, sharp red onions, and creamy blue cheese, this recipe promises to be the star of your next meal, leaving everyone craving more.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Wash the tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Slice them into even rounds or wedges, depending on your preference. Aim for about 1/4 inch thickness to ensure they are easy to eat and mix well with the other ingredients.
- Next, take the red onion and peel off the outer skin. Cut the onion in half and place the flat side down on the cutting board. Slice it thinly into half-moons, about 1/8 inch thick. If the flavor of raw onion is too strong for your taste, you can soak the slices in cold water for about 5 minutes to mellow the flavor, then drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes and red onion. Gently toss them together to ensure they are evenly mixed. Be careful not to crush the tomatoes.
- Now it's time to add the blue cheese. Crumble the cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad mixture. The amount can be adjusted based on your preference for blue cheese flavor.
- In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil until well combined. This will serve as your dressing. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the blue cheese will add some saltiness to the dish.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Use a large spoon or salad tongs to gently toss the salad, ensuring that the dressing coats all the ingredients without breaking apart the tomatoes or crumbling the blue cheese too much.
- Once everything is well mixed, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, pepper, or balsamic vinegar according to your liking.
- To serve, transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. For an added touch, you can garnish with a few extra crumbles of blue cheese on top or a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Enjoy your Tomato Onion Salad with Blue Cheese as a refreshing side dish or a light main course!
Tips
- Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes for the most intense flavor and juiciness.
- To reduce the sharp bite of raw onions, soak sliced onions in cold water for 5 minutes before adding to the salad.
- Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for a richer dressing that elevates the entire dish.
- For the best texture, crumble blue cheese just before serving to maintain its creamy consistency.
- If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can lightly pickle the onion slices in the balsamic vinegar for 10 minutes before mixing.
- Serve immediately after dressing to keep the tomatoes and salad ingredients fresh and crisp.
- For added complexity, consider toasting some pine nuts or adding fresh herbs like basil or chives as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 218kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 25mg
