Author Notes
This is a very simple heirloom tomato salad. Its a take on a caprese - but Gorgonzola substitutes for mozzarella. —chrissy.spanoghe
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Ingredients
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3
large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
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1/2
red onion, very thinly sliced
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crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
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extra virgin olive oil
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balsamic vinegar
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fresh basil leaves, whole
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salt and pepper
Directions
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Arrange the tomato slices on four salad plates, overlapping slightly.
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Sprinkle a small amount of the crumbled Gorgonzola on top of the tomato slices.
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Drizzle each plate with the olive oil and the balsamic. Do not use too much or it will overwhelm the flavor of the tomato.
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Sprinkle some salt and crack some black pepper all over the plates.
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Lay a couple of basil leaves in the center of each salad, and top with a mound of the thinly-sliced red onion. Serve and enjoy!
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