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
Two Peas and Their Pod's Mediterranean Couscous Salad
The Lemon Bowl's Grilled Turkey Kafta Patties
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Grape & Gorgonzola Topping
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!