Gorgonzola cremificato is a blue cow’s milk cheese that’s mild, sweet and creamy. It’s great for salads, as it melts at room temperature and melts into the dressing, creating a wonderful creamy finish.
Ingredients
Method
Main
1.Thinly shave Brussels sprouts on a mandolin into a bowl of iced water to crisp (5 minutes), then drain and set aside.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat until hot, add walnuts and stir until just golden (2-3 minutes), pour into a cold heatproof bowl, set aside to cool, then coarsely chop.
3.Combine Brussels sprouts, witlof, pear, shallot and parsley in a bowl, add lemon juice and season to taste. Pour walnuts and oil over salad, add Gorgonzola, toss to combine, then transfer to a platter and serve.
Note Gorgonzola cremificato is available from Italian Food and other select Italian delicatessens; if it’s unavailable, substitute Gorgonzola dolcelatte or another very soft blue-vein cheese.
This recipe is from the May 2013 issue of Australian Gourmet Traveller.
Drink Suggestion: Red sparkling lambrusco. Drink suggestion by Max Allen
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