Tomato Gorgonzola Salad Appetizer Food

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.

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.

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC, GORGONZOLA AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a teaspoon or grapefruit spoon, remove the seeds from the tomatoes. Place the tomato halves, cut side down, on paper towels to drain, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Using clean hands, gently toss the drained tomato halves in the oil mixture until coated. Marinate the tomatoes for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and Gorgonzola cheese.
• Place the marinated tomato halves, cut side up, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Fill each tomato half with the bread crumb filling. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until slightly softened and the underside of the tomatoes are brown.
• Arrange the cooked tomatoes on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

TOMATO & GORGONZOLA SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy pot saute the onion, celery and carrot in the oil until the onion is soft, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and saute briefly, about 30 seconds.
• Add the tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, water, basil and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until carrots are tender.
• Remove from the heat, add the gorgonzola, cover and let sit for 3 minutes, stir to blend. Salt and pepper to taste.

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.

OREGANO-MARINATED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss tomatoes, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy and deeply flavored, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.