Tomato Gorgonzola Salad Appetizer Recipes

GORGONZOLA TOMATOES ON ENDIVE

Steps:

• Arrange endive on a serving platter. In each leaf, layer the tomatoes, green onions, cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Chill until serving.

TOMATO & GORGONZOLA SALAD / APPETIZER

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes into 1/4" thick slices.
• Arrange on plate, top with sliced onion, gorgonzolla & dressing.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• I cheat - to make the dressing I just add a couple dashes of balsamic vinegar to my favorite store bought oil & vinegar / Italian salad dressing.

GORGONZOLA-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes. (Makes it easier to grate).
• Grate the cheese into a small bowl. Add the parsley, shallot and basil, stirring gently to combine.
• Arrange the tomato slices on a large serving platter or on 6 individual salad plates. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the tomato slices.
• Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Beat with a wire whisk. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

ORZO WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the orzo pasta; cook and stir until the orzo has lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover; simmer until the orzo is tender yet still a little firm to the bite, 12 to 14 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, 1/2 of the fresh basil, garlic, and remaining olive oil.
• Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with tomato mixture, and sprinkle with Gorgonzola and remaining basil.