Vidalia Onions, Vidalia Onion Farms, Vidalia Onion Recipes

Grilled Vidalia® Onions and Tomato Toast

Nothing excites me more than warm bread, ripe tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and of course, sweet Vidalia Onions to compose this symphony of simplicity.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Vidalia Onions, cut into 4 inch slices
  • 2 tomatoes, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 4 slices rustic bread
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

Prepare grill (medium-high heat). Brush sliced Vidalia Onions with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill slices until tender, about 5 minutes per side.

Wash tomatoes and slice them in half. Coarsely grate the open-flesh sides into a large mixing bowl, discarding skins. Add minced garlic, pinch of salt and pepper.

Spoon an even amount of tomato mixture on each slice of toast. Top with grilled Vidalia Onions and sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese.

Recipe Courtesy of Jon Ashton on behalf of the Vidalia® Onion Committee

John Ashton

Jon Ashton
Chef &Television Personality
CW’s The Daily Buzz
Celebration, FL

Chef Ashton realized his love of cooking from his grandmother back in Liverpool England. His passion led him to a career in noted European restaurants before he headed to America. The South is now his home. His love of food, partnered with his quick wit and charisma, have earned him appearances on network television and his current position as weekly chef on the CW's Daily Buzz.