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Gorgonzola Tomatoes on Endive Recipe

This simple yet elegant appetizer takes advantage of a timesaving ingredient — bottled salad dressing. You’d never guess!

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Gorgonzola Tomatoes on Endive Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

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Ingredients

20 leaves Belgian endive (about 2 heads)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

Arrange endive on a serving platter. In each leaf, layer the tomatoes, green onions, cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Chill until serving. Yield: 20 appetizers.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 49 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fat.

Originally published as Gorgonzola Tomatoes on Endive in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2012, p41

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.