Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup candied walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoesthickly sliced, quartered or halved if small
  • 2 small celery ribs with leaves, ribs thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Method

  • In a bowl, toss the walnuts with 2 teaspoons of the vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • In another bowl, whisk the mustard with the remaining 2 teaspoons of vinegar and the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the tomatoes on a platter; season with salt.
  • Add the celery and leaves, nuts and cheese.
  • Drizzle with the dressing and serve.