Custer's Tomato Salad with Grilled Greens and Stilt

Name: Custer's Tomato Salad with Grilled Greens and Stilton
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 1/2 pounds medium yellow tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 pounds medium red tomatoes, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon-flavored olive oil (see Note), or extra-virgin olive oil mixed with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup purple basil sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon finely shredded leaves; 1 cup green basil sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon finely shredded leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 1/4 cup light olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 large bunch watercress (about 6 ounces), tough stems discarded; 1 cup (packed) baby spinach leaves; 1 cup (packed) tender arugula, tough stems discarded; 1/2 cup crumbled Stilton cheese (2 ounces)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/2 pounds medium yellow tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds medium red tomatoes, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons Meyer lemon-flavored olive oil (see Note), or extra-virgin olive oil mixed with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup purple basil sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon finely shredded leaves
1 cup green basil sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon finely shredded leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1/4 cup light olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large bunch watercress (about 6 ounces), tough stems discarded
1 cup (packed) baby spinach leaves
1 cup (packed) tender arugula, tough stems discarded
1/2 cup crumbled Stilton cheese (2 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spread the pine nuts in a pie plate and toast for about 8 minutes, or until golden.
3
Arrange the tomato slices in a ring, alternating yellow and red slices, on each of 6 large plates.
4
Drizzle with the lemon-flavored olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Scatter the shredded basil and chopped chives on top.
6
Heat a large cast-iron skillet.
7
In a bowl, whisk the light olive oil with the lemon juice and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
8
Add the basil sprigs and watercress; toss well.
9
Add the dressed greens to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, tossing frequently, until charred and lightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Return the greens to the bowl, add the spinach and arugula and toss until wilted.
11
Add the Stilton and pine nuts, season with salt and pepper and toss.
12
Mound the salad in the centers of the plates and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 1/2 pounds medium yellow tomatoes, thinly sliced, 1 1/2 pounds medium red tomatoes, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon-flavored olive oil (see Note), or extra-virgin olive oil mixed with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Custer's Tomato Salad with Grilled Greens and Stilton falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Custer's Tomato Salad with Grilled Greens and Stilton

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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