Toy Box Tomato & Arugula Salad with Sliced Filet Mingon & Blue Cheese

Description:

Toy Box Tomato & Arugula Salad with Sliced Filet Mingon & Blue Cheese

Ingredients:

This is one of my favorite salads - simple yet sophisticated. Peppery arugula and juicy cherry tomatoes pair perfectly with slices of filet mingon and creamy blue cheese. Makes a great weekend lunch.

Prepare:

- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- Coarsely ground salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 pint toy box (cherry) tomatoes, cut into halves
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 8-ounce filet mignon, seasoned and cooked medium-rare, thinly sliced

How to Serve:

First, prepare the vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Next, cut the tomato into cubes about 1/2 inch thick. Pour the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and let sit for about 10 minutes.

Divide the arugula between two plates, and spoon the tomatoes & vinaigrette over the top. Place the sliced filet mignon on top and sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve immediately.

Serves 2.