Apple, gorgonzola, and walnuts come together to create a quick and easy idea for a tasty snack or light lunch.
The Gorgonzola, Apple and Walnut Club Sandwich is a sandwich that takes advantage of the winning combination of the pungent and decisive flavor of gorgonzola with the sweetness of apple, further enriched by the addition of walnuts, all spread on slices of bread.
A snack or a quick lunch that can be made in just a few minutes, without using an oven or stove.
Perfect also for a buffet or an aperitif, they are a classic favorite, small sandwiches cut into wedges or cubes … one leads to another.
The Club Sandwich is nothing more than the Anglo-Saxon variant of Italian sandwiches, which, despite now being considered a symbol of modernity, actually have an ancient history.
In fact, the first ‘sandwich’ we know of dates back to the 1st century BC and was stuffed with walnuts, figs, and cheese, up to the more recent era in 1762 when the Earl of Sandwich, during a card game, had his butler prepare a slice of bread with roast inside to not interrupt the game.
If sandwiches have been so successful for so many years, there must be a reason: they are delicious, tasty, versatile because everyone can fill them as they like, they prepare in a short time, and are liked by practically everyone.
Prepare this delicious and rich Gorgonzola, Apple and Walnut Club Sandwich and you won’t be able to stop eating it!
At the end of the recipe, you will find other VARIANTS for the filling: SALMON SANDWICH, VEGETARIAN SANDWICH, TUNA AND LETTUCE SANDWICH, and HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economic
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 554.68 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 54.35 (g) of which sugars 6.56 (g)
- Proteins 20.29 (g)
- Fat 27.95 (g) of which saturated 8.38 (g)of which unsaturated 6.68 (g)
- Fibers 4.16 (g)
- Sodium 795.23 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread (white or whole grain sandwich bread)
- 5.3 oz gorgonzola
- 3.5 oz cow's milk ricotta
- 1 Fuji apple (or Pink Lady)
- 2.8 oz walnuts (shelled + for decoration)
Tools
- Bowl
Steps
Put the Gorgonzola and ricotta in a bowl and work it with a spatula until creamy.
Add the coarsely chopped walnuts and mix. Wash the apple thoroughly, cut it into wedges, then into small cubes. Add it to the gorgonzola and walnut mixture.
If you prefer a crunchy Sandwich, you can slightly toast the slices of bread in the oven or on a griddle, or you can fill them directly with the Gorgonzola, apple, and walnut cream.
Spread an abundant layer of filling evenly over each slice of bread, then close the Gorgonzola, Apple and Walnut Club Sandwich with the other slice of bread.
Let rest in the fridge for half an hour to let flavors meld.
When serving, cut the slices of bread in half diagonally. If desired, you can decorate the surface with a dollop of Gorgonzola mousse and a few walnut halves.
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NOTES
BREAD You can use sandwich bread, either white or whole grain, or replace it with crustless pain de mie. It is not mandatory to toast the bread before filling it, although doing so you will appreciate the contrast of the crunchy bread with the soft and creamy filling.
GORGONZOLA In the recipe for the Gorgonzola, Apple and Walnut Club Sandwich I used spicy Gorgonzola, but sweet Gorgonzola is fine too.
RICOTTA Instead of ricotta, you can substitute with cooking cream, which will make the gorgonzola mousse creamier, albeit more caloric. In this case, I recommend mixing it with the Gorgonzola using a hand or electric whisk.
VARIANTS
TUNA CLUB SANDWICH
VEGETARIAN CLUB SANDWICH
Spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise, place lettuce leaves on top, add sliced tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, and sliced hard-boiled egg, and cover with the other slice of bread.
SALMON CLUB SANDWICH
Spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise, place smoked salmon on one slice, then add lettuce and sliced tomato, and finally add sliced hard-boiled egg. Cover with the other slice of bread and press slightly.
HAM AND CHEESE CLUB SANDWICH
Spread mayonnaise on two slices of bread, place in order: sliced ham, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, more ham, and finally sliced Edam cheese on one slice. Cover with the other slice of bread and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Difference between tramezzino, sandwich, and Club Sandwich
The term ‘tramezzino’ was coined by Gabriele D’Annunzio, who created it to replace the English word ‘sandwich.’ It is a diminutive of ‘tramezzo,’ meaning a moment halfway between breakfast and lunch when one can enjoy a snack or treat like a sandwich. The Clubhouse sandwich, abbreviated Club Sandwich, instead has American origins, and the classic version is composed of toasted bread, chicken or turkey, fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Why is it called a sandwich?
The Sandwich derives its name from the Earl of Sandwich, who during a card game, asked his servant to place roast meat between two slices of bread so he wouldn’t have to stop playing.
Why is it called a Club Sandwich?
Tradition holds that the first Club Sandwich was born in the kitchens of one of the world’s most famous men’s clubs: the Saratoga Club House. Hence its name Club House Sandwich, which over time, got shortened to Club Sandwich.
How to prevent sandwiches from hardening?
How to prevent sandwiches from drying out or hardening? To prevent sandwiches from drying or hardening, I recommend storing them wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel and keeping them in the fridge until just before serving.
