CHERRY TOMATOES WITH BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING (Adapted from Tyler Florence)

DRESSING:
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 TBSP olive oil
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh chives, minced
2 pints yellow cherry tomatoes, or red grape tomatoes, or both
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

To prepare the dressing, place the blue cheese, buttermilk, and olive oil in a medium bowl, and stir together with a fork, mashing a little to break up the cheese. Season with the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chives. Set aside.

Wash the tomatoes, and pat dry with a paper towel. Slice each tomato in half lengthwise, and season with a pinch of salt.

Add the tomatoes to the dressing mixture and toss to combine then garnish with freshly ground pepper, to taste.

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