Gorgonzola Herb Dressing Recipes

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and gorgonzola. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture to combine the cheese through the mixture. Loosen up the mix with the buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time, until it comes to a salad dressing consistency. Season the mix with salt, and pepper, to taste. Stir in the fresh herbs.
• Place a wedge of lettuce on a plate, coat liberally with the blue cheese dressing, and crumble some cooked bacon on top of the dressing. Dress each plate with 2 halved tomatoes, some blue cheese, and season with a little bit of salt and pepper.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEAR DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
• For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH PANCETTA GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
• Stir the buttermilk, sour cream, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend; mix 2/3 of the cheese. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
• (The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir to blend before using, adding more milk to thin the sauce, if necessary.)
• Arrange each of 6 lettuce wedges on 6 plates. Spoon the dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle with the pancetta and remaining cheese and serve.

GORGONZOLA HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend parsley, cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a food prcessor until smooth. Blend in buttermilk, vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and stir in the chives.

FUSILLI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, GORGONZOLA AND HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• DRESSING:.
• Place all ingredients in a jar with lid.
• Close lid tightly and shake until well blended.
• SALAD or SIDE DISH:.
• In a large pot of lightly salted water, cook pasta according to pkg directions.
• While pasta is cooking, soak red onion in ice water to mellow its flavor.
• Drain cooked pasta and place in large bowl.
• Drain onions and pat dry, add to pasta.
• Add dressing, olives, roasted peppers, red pepper flakes and gorgonzola to warm pasta and toss.
• Serve at room temperature, also, very good the following day!

GORGONZOLA SALAD DRESSING / DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together with hand mixer.
• Refrigerate to blend flavors.
• Use as dip or salad dressing.

CREAMY GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegars, yogurt, and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the crumbled cheese, salt, and pepper. Chill for several hours before serving.