heirloom tomato salad with edible flowers, blue cheese & herbs

This isn’t just a salad—it’s a centerpiece.

This vibrant, flavor-packed dish brings together juicy heirloom tomatoes, tangy pickled onions, bold blue cheese, and a confetti of edible flowers and fresh herbs. It’s fresh, colorful, and so beautiful it almost doesn’t need a main course.

heirloom tomato salad with edible flowers, blue cheese & herbs

Name: heirloom tomato salad with edible flowers, blue cheese & herbs
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (mixed colors), halved; ¼ cup pickled red onions; 3 oz blue cheese or gorgonzola, crumbled or formed into small quenelles; small handful fresh mint leaves; small handful fresh basil leaves (purple or green); assorted edible flowers: marigolds, bee balm, violas or pansies, dianthus; kosher salt; cracked black pepper; drizzle of high-quality olive oil; optional: splash of white balsamic vinegar or sherry vinegar; Nambe China Taos Round Platter — A modern metallic-round platter that adds a luxe, organic touch—perfect for communal serving and photo-worthy presentation.; Gold Rattan Salad Servers (Set of 2) Elegance meets everyday functionality—serve the salad in style and let the servers complement the floral tones beautifully.; Marble Cheese Board —Serve the salad alongside fresh blue cheese crumbles for DIY flair.; Stemless Colored Wine Glasses — Serve sparkling water or rosé for a picnic-chic vibe.; Pressed Linen Napkins — Echo the colors of the flowers and tomatoes.

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Prep Time

15-20 minutes

This salad is best served slightly chilled but not cold—let the tomatoes sit out for about 15 minutes before serving so the flavors really shine. Don't forget to snap a picture of this beautiful salad before digging in!

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Ingredients

2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes (mixed colors), halved
¼ cup pickled red onions
3 oz blue cheese or gorgonzola, crumbled or formed into small quenelles
small handful fresh mint leaves
small handful fresh basil leaves (purple or green)
assorted edible flowers: marigolds, bee balm, violas or pansies, dianthus
kosher salt
cracked black pepper
drizzle of high-quality olive oil
optional: splash of white balsamic vinegar or sherry vinegar

Items to Enhance Your Salad Experience!

Nambe China Taos Round Platter — A modern metallic-round platter that adds a luxe, organic touch—perfect for communal serving and photo-worthy presentation.
Gold Rattan Salad Servers (Set of 2) Elegance meets everyday functionality—serve the salad in style and let the servers complement the floral tones beautifully.
Marble Cheese Board —Serve the salad alongside fresh blue cheese crumbles for DIY flair.
Stemless Colored Wine Glasses — Serve sparkling water or rosé for a picnic-chic vibe.
Pressed Linen Napkins — Echo the colors of the flowers and tomatoes.

Directions

Layer the tomatoes: Arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes and halved cherry tomatoes on a large serving plate.
Add acidity: Scatter the pickled red onions over the top.
Add cheese: Place crumbles or small dollops of blue cheese around the salad.
Garnish generously: Tuck in fresh mint and basil leaves. Then top with edible flowers, pressing lightly so they don’t blow away.
Finish: Drizzle with olive oil, a splash of vinegar (if using), and a pinch of sea salt + cracked pepper.
Serve immediately as a show-stopping first course or a luxe side dish.

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heirloom tomato salad with edible flowers, blue cheese & herbs

heirloom tomato salad with edible flowers, blue cheese & herbs

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