Asian Pear With Gorgonzola On Fig & Walnut Bread Panini
By: Joanie Gioe
Published: Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 9:06am

Ingredients




1 • Asian pear
1 package • Gorgonzola chunk
1 small • loaf Fig& Walnut Bread (this one from Royal Crown Panetico in Dyker Heights, B
2 tablespoons • honey
1 tablespoon • extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup • of lemon juice

Preparation

1 Slice pear into 1/4 inch wedges. Place immediately into lemon juice to avoid browning. 2 Slice cheese (note: you can use crumbled if you prefer) and place on bread. 3 Top with pears which have been skinned. 4 Drizzle with honey. 5 Brush top of bread with olive oil and place on preheated grill for 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness of the bread.

About


This panini is a take on a classic Pear and Gorgonzola salad, which is traditionally topped with walnuts.
The tangy, savory flavor of the Gorgonzola pairs fantastically with the sweet juiciness of the pear. The crunch of the walnut bread adds depth of flavor and substance to the panini. The honey adds a little sticky warmth to it all making it an unbeatable combination.
Although not something I have ever eaten before, it was definitely something very different and fancy!