Cherry Tomatoes with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your side dish game with these delightful cherry tomatoes drizzled in a creamy buttermilk blue cheese dressing. This quick and easy recipe combines the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes with the bold, tangy flavors of blue cheese, balanced perfectly with buttermilk, sour cream, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. A touch of minced garlic and fragrant herbs like chives and parsley take the dressing to the next level, making it irresistibly fresh and flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant dish is perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a crowd-pleasing side for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or any meal in need of a gourmet touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 75 grams Blue cheese
- 60 ml Buttermilk
- 60 ml Sour cream
- 30 ml Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 unit Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Set them aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the blue cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Using a fork, mash the blue cheese into the mixture until it becomes creamy but still has a few small chunks for texture.
Stir in the chopped chives and parsley for added freshness and flavor.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the cherry tomatoes to a serving platter or bowl.
Drizzle the buttermilk blue cheese dressing generously over the cherry tomatoes.
Garnish with additional chopped chives or parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer. Refrigerate any leftover dressing for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2247 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 620 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1415 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
