Learn to make Alex Guarnaschelli's tomato salad

By Brandon López

Whether you're hosting a party and need a fabulous side or are just looking for a delicious lunch option this summer, Alex Guarnaschelli has you covered.

The celebrity chef and Food Network star dropped by "GMA3" recently to dish up a salad that will be featured at this summer's US Open.

Scroll below to check it out.

Steakhouse Style Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad

Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli drops by to cook up her steakhouse tomato salad.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 beefsteak tomatoes, stemmed

1 pint cherry tomatoes, stemmed

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 cup blue cheese, lightly crumbled

4 sprigs basil, stemmed and washed

Direction

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic and mustard with 1 tablespoon water.

Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into 3-4 round slices. Arrange all of them in a single layer, flesh side up, one a serving platter. Season them evenly with salt, pepper and sugar.

Drizzle the tomatoes with all of the dressing. Top with the blue cheese and basil.