Sunday, October 24, 2010

Tomato and onion salad with blue sheese

What better way to celebrate the robust and beautiful roma tomato, than showcasing it in a traditional tomato and onion salad? Serve with a nice hunk of crusty artisan bread and a beautiful glass of red wine.


Ingredients:

-Two ripe, firm roma tomatoes
-2 or 3 slices of red or white onion
- Good organic olive oil
- 5 year (min.) balsamic vinegar
- half a fresh lemon
- small handful of grated blue sheese
- Finely chopped green onion

Method:

  1. Slice tomatoes.
  2. Separate onion slices into rings.
  3. Layer tomatoes and onion rings on a beautiful plate.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Gently spread grated blue sheese over top.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onion.
  9. Enjoy!

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