Tomato Blue Cheese Pasta Salad Recipes

PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES, HERBS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Saute the diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent.
• Add the minced garlic and saute one minute longer.
• Add the tomatoes with juices, red wine and dried oregano to the onion-garlic mixture and simmer until most of the juices are gone, about 8-10 minutes.
• Add the salt and pepper to taste and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer covered, on very low heat, while the Penne Pasta is cooking, about 8 minutes.
• Add the crumbled blue cheese and half of the fresh basil to the sauce mixture.
• Stir until the sauce has become creamy.
• Pour the tomato sauce over the hot cooked pasta and toss with the remaining fresh basil.
• Spoon pasta into serving bowl and garnish with whole fresh basil leaves.

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined, or place all ingredients in a mason jar or jelly jar with lid on tight, and shake until combined. May make ahead a few days and store in fridge.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water.
• Combine pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, avocado, and almonds and toss with dressing.
• Serve and top with additional toasted almonds and fresh basil if desired.
• Adjust seasonings to taste!

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions. Immediately rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Add cheese, walnuts, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Gently toss with 2 forks until the ingredients are well mixed. Refrigerate until serving.
• You may need to add a little more mayonnaise if the salad seems dry.
• Sprinkle with the parsley and serve slightly chilled.
• Note; This pasta salad is best when made the day before it is to be served or at least several hours in advance, so that they flavor of the blue cheese has a chance to develop.
• Keep in the refrigerator.

BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together blue cheese, sour cream, and vinegar until well blended.
• Add more vinegar, as needed, until desired consistency.
• Add pepper to taste.
• Tear lettuce or pour pre-washed, pre-torn lettuce into a salad bowl Add red onion rings, cherry tomatos, and cucumber slices Add garlic salt and pepper to taste Add Blue Cheese Dressing and toss well.