Best 4 Grilled Gorgonzola Pear And Watercress Sandwiches Recipes

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Grilled gorgonzola pear and watercress sandwiches are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The pears are grilled until they are tender and caramelized, the gorgonzola cheese is melted and gooey, and the watercress adds a peppery bite. These sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and they can be made with just a few simple ingredients. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy pears, this is the recipe for you.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH ROCKET, WATERCRESS, WALNUTS, AND ORANGE FLOWER HONEY



Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Rocket, Watercress, Walnuts, and Orange Flower Honey image

This salad first appeared in Robin Leach's Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1986) cookbook and became an instant hit in my restaurants because the intense flavor of pears is concentrated by long and slow heating. Whenever a recipe calls for fruit to accompany meat, game or poultry (as in duck with pears), this is the best way I know to bring out the flavors of the fruit, giving a commercial product a new lease on life, as if it were ripe fruit fresh from a farm in Oregon or Long Island. The process is oven drying, slowly evaporating all that Colorado River irrigation water from the fruit without cooking it. Do the same thing with halved apples, peeled slice pineapple, quinces, plums, apricots (especially since they tend to be the most ruined by growers), peaches and figs. If you can find Zante or Champagne grapes, they are the perfect garnish for this dish, but Concords would not be bad either. I also like to make this salad with ripe white peach and rose peppercorns sprinkled over the peaches and cheese.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ripe Comice pears
1 tablespoon salt, plus pinch
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil
1 bunch watercress, washed, spin dried, stemmed
1 bunch rocket, washed, spin dried, stemmed
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 pound Gorgonzola, rind removed, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons orange flower honey
1/2 cup edible flowers, such as sage, rocket blossoms, rose petals, or nasturtiums
Champagne grapes, as needed for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Slice the pears in half lengthwise. Rub each half with a pinch of salt. Put parchment paper on a tray just large enough to hold the pears, and spread the sugar on the paper. There should be a 1/8-inch layer. Put the pear halves cut side down on the sugar and bake for 1 hour. When the pears are cool enough to handle, remove the cores and slice them crosswise into 1/8-inch sections.
  • Put the lemon juice in a salad bowl with salt and pepper and mix to dissolve the salt, then whisk in the oil. Arrange the slices of pear 1 pear per plate, in 1 layer in the center of the plate, leaving a 3-inch gap in the center for the watercress and the rocket. Scatter the cheese and then the walnuts over the pears, and then drizzle the honey on top of the walnuts and cheese.
  • Put the watercress, rocket, and basil in the salad bowl and toss together. Then place the salad in the center of the pears.
  • Garnish with the flowers.

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Watercress, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad image

Mellow pears contrast the strong flavors of gorgonzola in this bright, lightly creamy salad. It's all finished with a sweet-tart dressing of onion, mustard and red wine vinegar. It makes a lovely first course, or simply treat it as two servings, rather than four, and serve it as a light lunch.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup coarsely chopped cippolini or other sweet onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Sea salt
ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces watercress (about 1 bunch), thick stems removed
4 ounces Gorgonzola, sliced into 16 small slabs
2 ripe pears, cored, quartered and cut in wedges, or 4 fresh figs, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, mustard, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and grapeseed oil in a food processor or blender. Purée until onion is very fine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Rinse and dry the watercress. In a large bowl, season watercress with salt and pepper and toss with the dressing. Arrange cheese and fruit on four salad plates and top with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GORGONZOLA AND PEAR TEA SANDWICHES



Gorgonzola and Pear Tea Sandwiches image

The tang of the gorgonzola goes really well with the sweetness of the pears in this delicious tea sandwich.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
2 tablespoons heavy cream
8 slices raisin pumpernickel bread (thin slices)
2 pears, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese and cream in a bowl and mix to blend well.
  • Spread the cheese mixture on 1/2 of the bread slices. Top with the pear slices, remaining cheese mixture and remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 690, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 10.2

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK & GORGONZOLA SANDWICHES



Grilled Skirt Steak & Gorgonzola Sandwiches image

These are awesome! We made them and everyone went "nuts"! They were all very hungry but we didn't have enough because it seemed like people were coming left and right. We planned it for 6 and there must have been at least 10. Food & Wine Magazine. August 2004 edition.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 lbs skirt steaks
1 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup gorgonzola, crumbled (dolce cheese)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (the real kind)
1 baguette, cut into four 6-inch lengths and split
1 bunch watercress, tough stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Light a grill or preheat a broiler.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the mustard, garlic and crushed red pepper.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Put the steak in a shallow baking dish and spread the mustard mixture all over it.
  • Grill the steak over high heat, turning once, until charred and medium rare, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest.
  • Meanwhile, spread the tomato slices on a large platter, drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, mash the Gorgonzola with the mayonnaise.
  • Spread the Gorgonzola mixture on the cut sides of the baguette lengths and grill, cheese side up, until the baguette is toasted and the Gorgonzola is melted, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the bread.
  • Cut the steak into 4-inch lengths, then thinly slice it across the grain.
  • Pile the meat on the baguettes and spoon the accumulated meat juices over the top.
  • Top with the tomato slices and watercress, close the sandwiches and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.5, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 94.9, Sodium 1082.1, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 51.2

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears. Ripe pears will be soft and juicy, which will make them perfect for grilling.
  • Choose a good quality gorgonzola cheese. Gorgonzola is a strong-flavored cheese, so it's important to choose a good quality one. Look for a cheese that is creamy and has a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Grill the pears and cheese separately. This will help to prevent the cheese from melting too much.
  • Assemble the sandwiches just before serving. This will help to keep the bread from getting soggy.
  • Serve the sandwiches with a side of watercress salad. The peppery flavor of the watercress will complement the sweetness of the pears and the richness of the cheese.

Conclusion:

Grilled gorgonzola, pear, and watercress sandwiches are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, tangy gorgonzola, and peppery watercress is sure to please everyone at your table.

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