International Recipe: Panini with Gorgonzola and Greens

Panini with Gorgonzola and Greens

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup each: escarole, endive and radicchio leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons imported red wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices crusty country bread, white or mild whole wheat
• 2 ounces Gorgonzola, softened at room temperature

Procedures:

1. Place the greens in a small bowl and dress with oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. (Remember Gorgonzola is salty so go easy on the salt.) Toss well.
2. Spread 2 slices of bread with Gorgonzola. Top with greens and drizzle with any dressing left in the bowl. Cover with the remaining bread and press down lightly.

Makes 2 panini.