Flat Iron Wroasted Tomato Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Recipes

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat 1 T oil in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saute until golden, about 1 minute.
• Transfer garlic mixture to a blender or food processor; add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining 6 T of olive oil.
• Blend well.
• Transfer vinaigrette to a bowl; mix in chopped basil.
• Can be prepared 2 days ahead, cover and refrigerate.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a big bowl. Combine garlic, oregano, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil to dressing in a slow stream and mix with a whisk or fork. Stir in blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar.
• Slowly add extra-virgin olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender. Add crumbled blue cheese.

TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender or small food processor, blend or process the tomatoes, vinegar, basil, thyme, and mustard on medium to high speed, about 25 seconds or until well combined. To store, transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup blue cheese, onion, mustard, garlic and salt. Cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing is thickened. Stir in the remaining blue cheese if desired. Serve over salad. Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic mixture to blender. Add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil; blend well. Transfer vinaigrette to bowl. Mix in chopped basil. (Vinaigrette can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange tomato slices in an 8-in. square dish; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and mustard. Pour over tomatoes. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. , To serve, place each lettuce leaf on an individual plate and top with two tomato slices. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with onions and parsley.

FLAT IRON W/ROASTED TOMATO BLEU CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place tomatoes onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat.
• 2. Place into the preheated oven and bake until tomatoes are softened approximately 12 - 15 minutes.
• 3. Using a slotted spoon, remove 3/4 of the tomatoes to a mesh strainer and place over a bowl to drain. Set remaining 1/4 of the tomatoes on the side for garnish.
• 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, lime zest, and lime juice.
• 5. While whisking, stream in the extra virgin olive oil. Add in the bleu cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, whisk to combine. Add in the drained roasted tomatoes, whisk together; set aside.
• 6. Meanwhile, place a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add in the butter and allow it to melt.
• 7. Add in the Panko and cook until it begins to brown, approximately 3 - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally (be sure to watch carefully as once they brown they can burn quickly).
• 8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool for a few minutes, toss in the minced chives, set aside.
• 9. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• 10. Season both sides of the steaks with the seasoning blend.
• 11. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the steaks onto the grill pan and cook, turning once, to desired doneness (160 degrees for medium).
• 12. Place cooked steaks onto a large plate, cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice steaks into 1/4-inch slices.
• 13. To serve, stagger steak slices onto serving plates. Top with the vinaigrette and the Panko crumbs. To garnish, place the reserved 1/4 of the roasted tomatoes onto plates, top tomatoes, and steak with bleu cheese crumbles and chives.