This 3-ingredient topping of grilled grapes and Gorgonzola cheese works beautifully over grilled meat or on toasted slices of bread.
I can tell that you are giving me a strange look, one that clearly says, "Grilled grapes?! What is she thinking?" This is one of those "don't knock it until you've tried it" types of recipes. When seared on the grill, the skins of the grapes begin to char and burst open, releasing a smoky aroma and a trickle of sweet juice. Toss the fruit with Gorgonzola cheese for a salty, distinctive tinge of flavor.
If grilling chicken or pork tenderloin is your thing, but you are tired of your usual preparation, this topping will spice things up. Alternatively, spread the Gorgonzola cheese on toasted or grilled slices of baguette and top each slice with a few grilled grapes.
When I first considered making this recipe, I planned to thread the individual grapes onto skewers, which would have taken a day and a half. Okay, not really, but it certainly would have tried my patience.
Instead, I discovered that the grapes can be cut into clusters of approximately six grapes, tossed with canola oil and laid directly on a hot grill. Three to four minutes later, the grapes are done and sanity is still intact.
Be sure to let the grapes cool before tossing them with the Gorgonzola cheese, otherwise the cheese will melt and you will be left with a gooey mess. About 10 minutes in the freezer should do the trick.
The recipe:
Preheat the grill to high heat.
Place the grape clusters in a bowl and gently toss with the canola oil.
Place the grape clusters on the grill and cook until the grapes are starting to blacken and the skins are beginning to burst, about 2 minutes per side.
Once the grapes are cool enough to handle, remove them from the stems and place the grapes in a bowl. Place the grapes in the fridge or freezer to cool slightly (otherwise the cheese will melt when added).
Gently stir the Gorgonzola cheese into the grapes. Serve the topping over chicken, pork or toasted baguette slices.
Other healthy summertime recipes ideas:
Cookin' Canuck's Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Grapes & Feta Cheese
Cookin' Canuck's Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers
Jeanette's Healthy Living's Juicy Summer Heirloom Tomato Stone Fruit Salad
Two Peas and Their Pod's Mediterranean Couscous Salad
The Lemon Bowl's Grilled Turkey Kafta Patties
Easy Grape & Gorgonzola Topping for Chicken, Pork or Crostini
Ingredients
- 10 clusters 6 grapes each red grapes
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Place the grape clusters in a bowl and gently toss with the canola oil.
- Place the grape clusters on the grill and cook until the grapes are starting to blacken and the skins are beginning to burst, about 2 minutes per side.
- Once the grapes are cool enough to handle, remove them from the stems and place the grapes in a bowl. Place the grapes in the fridge to cool slightly (otherwise the cheese will melt when added).
- Gently stir the Gorgonzola cheese into the grapes. Serve the topping over chicken, pork or toasted baguette slices.
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Nessa
Simple and delicious 🙂
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thank you, Nessa!
David Crichton
Looks delicious Dara, and so simple. I make a Sunday roast with a white grape sauce. Not quite summer food, so this is an delightful alternative for hot weather.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
That sounds fantastic, David! I hope you have a chance to try the grilled version.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
Oh my! I bought some of these grapes yesterday and we're having steak tonight. I'm going to try this. I think this is a terrific idea.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Maureen. I'd love to hear how it tastes on steak.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
OMG! This will be great on a chicken salad!! Yum 🙂
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Yes! I'll have to try that.
kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts
Dara,
My mother-in-law taught me the 'cut grapes into clusters' trick. That makes it easy for kids to help themselves when there's a bowl of grapes on the table. (She raised a bunch of kids, so she knows all the tricks.) It's a clever idea to take the clusters and grill them, and the red grapes look so pretty with a bit of char on them. We've been grilling each week here (which is huge for us) so not yet bored on the grill, but always happy to have a new idea.
Thanks!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
We always cut the grapes into clusters for snacks, too. It sounds like your mother-in-law is full of great tips and tricks!
Tieghan
Grilled grapes?? That is so awesome. Why have I never thought to grill my grapes? I mean I am practically grilling everything in sight!! Cannot wait to try this!!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Tieghan. Believe me, I wish I had though of it earlier!
Lizthechef
This is just the thing to perk up my diet - kind of tired of grilled chicken, salmon, etc - this is going on the menu for the weekend. I have some green grapes so will try them.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Liz. Yeah, grilled chicken can start to get kind of old. Let me know how this turns out with the green grapes.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I'd love this topping on crostini!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Laura. Yes, it's a great appetizer for summertime.
Heidi @foodiecrush
I like the fact you're on a grape kick and I LOVE grilled grapes. I do a stuffed pork chop with grilled grapes and sage and it is TDF. I'll have to fix it for you sometime 🙂 XO
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Oh my, that stuffed pork chop sounds amazing. Be careful...I know where you live and might show up on your doorstep.
Brianna
Mmmm...we've been eating a lot of Gorgonzola in our house lately. This looks amazing!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Gorgonzola is pretty tough to resist! I hope you get a chance to try this.
Jeanette
I love the idea of grilling grapes - have never tried that. Been doing a lot of experimenting on the grill recently - grilling fruits is something I'm looking forward to trying this summer. Hope you and your family are enjoying the summer!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
I always forget about grilling fruit, but am always so thrilled with the results. I'll be watching your blog for ideas!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
If this tastes anything like roasted grapes I'm SO in. Love the combo of gorgonzola in here, too! I could just eat this with a spoon 🙂
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Oh yes, roasted grapes are fantastic. I figured those can be saved for wintertime and the grilled version can be used during the hot summer days. And, for the record, I did eat this with a spoon. 🙂
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective
Lovely recipe!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Sommer!
Heather
Dara, this looks amazing! And I'm loving the versatility too 🙂
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Heather. It's definitely an easy way to change up the usual grilled chicken or pork meals.
DessertForTwo
You read my mind! I have all of these ingredients (plus broccoli) and I needed a fast dinner idea! Thanks! My grapes were leftover from your kale salad with grapes & feta recipe! Our taste buds are in sync lately! 🙂
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
I hope you enjoyed the kale salad...I've made that for my family three times this week.