Heirloom Tomato Salad

by | Sep 29, 2011 | Recipes, Salads, Vegetables

Heirloom Tomato Salad recipe

Heirloom Tomato Salad recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. assorted heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 5-oz. container washed baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1-2 oz. gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 4 sliced crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Whisk all dressing ingredients together and set aside to allow flavors to blend. Slice tomatoes about 1/4-inch thick. Place large handful of spinach on each of 4 salad plates and place tomato slices on top. Sprinkle onion, cheese and bacon over tomatoes and drizzle with dressing. Serves 4.