Heirloom Tomatoes with Blue Cheese Dressing
To me, August is synonymous with tomatoes and sunflowers (two of my all time favorites). It seems no matter what way I turn these days, there are vibrant tomatoes in deep shades of red, yellow and green popping up everywhere while sunflowers are peeking over fences and are in an abundance at every market. Usually, I only have one tomato plant to tend to but this year I became a bit ambitious and planted several varieties. It was hard to believe back in May when we created our little vegetable garden that by August, we would we have a plethora of produce (even despite the fact that my three year old delighted in yanking a number of carrots out of the ground prematurely). There is something so satisfying to be able to walk out the back door and pluck a cucumber or a few sprigs of basil and parsley to add to a salad. So, when I realized that we had quite the collection of tomatoes, I decided to research different ways I could infuse them into our daily meals. I’ve never been one to turn down cheese, so when I spotted this recipe, I knew I had to try it. I opted for a lighter version (after all, it’s still bathing suit season) by using light mayonnaise and light cream. I also couldn’t find tarragon vinegar (although it sounds sublime) so I just used red wine vinegar and the end result was still rich and flavorful.
Clever Girl Reviews
Aug 21, 2014 @ 21:53:30
Tarragon Vinegar is great. Williams and Sonoma usually carries it.
Andrea
Aug 19, 2014 @ 22:35:51
Kate you post the BEST recipes! This one is making me hungry! 🙂
xoxo,
Andrea
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Jessica (Coco & Mingo)
Aug 19, 2014 @ 20:56:04
Oh my, I’m so jealous of you and your vegetable garden! I want to have one so badly…one day when I actually have a home with a backyard 🙂 This looks so delicious!!
Claire
Aug 19, 2014 @ 20:17:04
Yum! This looks super delicious and seems to be easy to make! Perfect for light lunch 🙂
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Molly {Dreams in HD}
Aug 19, 2014 @ 20:15:37
oh my gosh kate this looks SO amazing. i can’t imagine a much more perfect late summer dish. and gorgeous photos by the way!
Margaret Dallospedale
Aug 19, 2014 @ 18:17:24
Yummy
It seems delicious
I’ve to try this recipe
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Michelle
Aug 19, 2014 @ 18:15:36
I am ALWAYS so impressed with your recipes! They are always beautifully plated and seem easy enough for anyone to create! Beyond impressed that you grew those tomatoes yourself! Another great recipe I can’t wait to try myself!!!
xx. Michelle
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Ivonne Spinoza
Aug 19, 2014 @ 16:35:25
This looks heavenly and super healthy so I will be trying it soon! 🙂
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shannon
Aug 19, 2014 @ 16:27:10
Oh that looks so delicious and refreshing! Plus, in my opinion, you can’t go wrong when blue cheese is involved!
Shannon
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Brittany Blake
Aug 19, 2014 @ 15:33:09
Love this dish! It’s so colorful and looks delicious…my grandparents have a garden and I used to love shopping in their backyard for the best produce ever! also I nominated you for the Liebster Award on my blog today 🙂
Michaela Jean
Aug 19, 2014 @ 15:16:30
That looks so bomb! Want to come cook for me!? haha
xo
Michaela
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Lyndsay
Aug 19, 2014 @ 13:12:33
This looks so delicious! I’m going to have to send this to my mom as she currently has a garden full of tomatoes and this needs to happen!
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Ashley Minck
Aug 19, 2014 @ 13:08:46
Oh wow! This looks and sounds delicious! I’ve never made something like this with blue cheese, but the addition of the mayo & cream probably makes it sooo good!
Maggie
Aug 19, 2014 @ 11:42:16
Um YUMMMM! This looks delish!! and I love that you used your own garden! I need to try this before the summer is over 🙂
Maggie
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