Thursday, February 24, 2011

Warm and Cheesy Gnocchi Salad

Pasta is something  that I can't say no to! I mean however you make it I will try at least a bite or whole plateful of that goodness. I don't think about diet, weight, nor calories. 
So Today for lunch I thought to make gnocchi salad. I never made it myself, did searched for good recipe and found on more than few blogs...but I had 1 more pk in my fridge already made so I said nobody would care if they are homemade or pre-packed... hey they are imported from Italy, it counts for something :))
However I will promise that I'll try to make my own soon!:)
Ingredients:
  • 1 pk of Gnocchi
  • 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 vine-ripened tomato, 
  • Handfuls salad greens
  • 2 Tablespoons of  Parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Italian dry herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dry basil
  • Handful of chopped scallions
Homemade recipe for Warm and Cheesy Gnocchi Salad

Directions:
  1. Boil the Gnocchi in salted water for about 7-10 minutes; when they pop on top it's done. drain and put on the side. Don't overcook!
  2. In a medium  bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper to taste and herbs. Toss the lettuce with a little bit of olive oil and put it in the serving bowl. 
  3. Pour the rest of the seasoned olive oil on the gnocchi and stir it lightly. 
  4. With large spoon/curved spatula take about spoonful of gnocchi and put in the middle(on top) of the salad. Sprinkle with parmigiano and mozzarella cheese. 
  5. Cut the tomatoes and  arrange on the side of the salad bowl. Whatever was left from the tomatoes I chopped into pieces and put in the middle of the bowl. 
  6. Sprinkle with handful of chopped scallions and you are done.
This salad was warm, delicious, and so tasty!

Enjoy!!!

55 comments:

  1. WOW! This looks stunning. Love the color and sounds so delicious too!

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  2. Cool idea! I make a similar salad with greens and pasta, but I've never made it with gnocchi. Nice idea.

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  3. I love pretty much anything with gnocchi. The colors are gorgeous!

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  4. @ ravienomnoms, The Mistress of Spices,Fresh and Foodie, Anncoo -THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMMENTS!

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  5. I'm with you... I simply love pasta!
    Lovely pictures, your tomatoes are so red. This one is copied and printed!

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  6. Aman, woman! Je l ti hoćeš mene to kill??
    Sviđa mi se što si ovako mediteranski raspoložena :)

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  7. @ Mila...hahahaha you are cracking me up!!!

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  8. I love that you used the prepackaged gnocchi. It makes this a fast salad to put together. I absolutely love the combination of flavors. Perfect for a work week lunch or dinner...or snack...lol!

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  9. @Brandy -combo is amazing..I made this yesterday for lunch and had some left for today..it is still yummy..love the smell of herbs!

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  10. Yes please!!!!!!!!!! I'll take 2 servings please!! :) - Katrina

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  11. Gorgeous vibrant colors! This salad looks so divine and delicious!
    xx,
    Tammy

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  12. Oh my! I'm in love with gnocchi and cover them in just about everything, but never a salad. Yum! Will be trying this soon. I'm from Pittsburgh where we always put french fries on our salads...same idea I guess! Did you ever make your own gnocchi, I just tried last week. Surprisingly easy!

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  13. Wow - I LOVE this! I never would have thought to put gnocchi with salad! Well done! I am just loving your blog so much! I left you a Stylish Blogger Award on my blog: http://kitchengroovy.blogspot.com/2011/02/italian-beef-stew-and-stylish-blogger.html

    But, I have a feeling you've received this award before - well, you seem to be a pretty groovy woman, so I'm okay with giving one to you again!

    thanks for all you contribute!

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  14. Certo che conta il fatto che siano importati dall'Italia :) un abbraccio mia cara un ottima insalata

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  15. Wow, this salad looks fantastic. I was trying to figure out a way to eat gnocchi that didn't involve a rich cream sauce (I can't be totally unhealthy!) and you've come to the rescue!

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  16. Oh my word gnocchi in a salad! I'm in love :) And the salad is so beautiful and colorful.

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  17. Sandra, ovo zvuci i izgleda odlicno! Nisam probala nista slicno, ali mi deluje kao nesto sto bi mi se sigurno dopalo :)

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  18. The color here is wonderful and makes your salad look especially appealing. I'd love to have a plate of this. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

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  19. WOW!!! Beautiful!! And looks so tasty :) just my kind of salad!! I love the photos too, Sandra :)

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  20. So bright and colourful and healthy!

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  21. what a great idea! this salad looks so fresh and light but nice and filling!

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  22. I've never had gnocchi in a salad like this. Looks delicious!

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  23. Warm and cheesy is right! This is a great recipe and the colors from your pictures are jumping off the page. Fantabulous!

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  24. This looks gorgeous Sandra!!! Wish I would have seen this 3 hours ago when I was at the store:)

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  25. This dish looks soo amazing sandra and I am with you on Pasta .. i like it anyway .. and everyway :)

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  26. Thank you girls for comments...!:)

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  27. if this doesn't call for Spring, nothing does.
    Have a wonderful Friday, Sandra

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  28. Oh Sandra....gnocchi are so dangerous for me...love them and I can eat them a lot....which is not good:)
    Love the dish:)

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  29. Now this is a salad! I am all about having hearty carbs in my salads. This one looks fantastic.

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  30. This recipe is definitely making me want some gnocchi... Sandra, your recipes look so innocent, but are so dangerous! :)

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  31. mmmm... that's a salad that will fill you up! I love gnocchi. I bet this was so good!

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  32. Great combo with the salad - it's a nice change from the creamy sauce bit. I already feel less guilty about these things :P

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  33. Colors look so great together :) It's a nice idea salad with gnocchi :)

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  34. Lovely! My newest obsession with pasta has been to mix a handful of micro greens into each serving. The nuttiness of the greens always compliments the pasta and it seems to lighten it up a bit.

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  35. Never tried gnocchi before, your recipe really tempts me to try it. Looks very delicious.

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  36. Ciao Sandra-A gnocchi salad is a great idea. I love making gnocchi homemade but usually end up buying the ready made. So much easier:)Gorgeous salad bella.

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  37. Thank you Lora..I have to try making it myself:)this was way easy..I need little challenge:)

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  38. That looks so delicious! I have yet to try Gnocchi, but they are on my list of things to try! I may have to make this for myself for lunch!

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  39. Hello again! I just want to let you know that I love your blog and all its recipes and would like to pass on to you the One Lovely Blog Award.

    You can find it here on my blog:

    http://sabrina-eatdrinkandbemerry.blogspot.com/2011/02/bananas-foster-blondies-and-another.html

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  40. What a great sounding salad. I love the beautiful color!

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  41. I would love to be having this for lunch right now, looks delightful :)

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  42. Lovley plate of salad! Can I join you next time you make some? Love the photos :)

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  43. Sandra, beautiful picture. I also have a hard time turning down pasta. This looks so inviting :)

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  44. That looks delicious. I never would have thought of mixing the two, but seeing it, it completely looks like it was made to go together. Great pictures, you have me craving salad! :)

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  45. YUM! Have you ever tried making gnocchi? I did a butternut gnocchi for Christmas dinner, but it has LOTS of room for improvement. :)

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  46. Sandra this looks fabulous! I never thought to add gnocchi to salad. What a great idea!!! I can't wait to try this :)
    Meghan

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  47. Such beautiful colors, such wonderful flavors...you have me sold. I want to make this tonight! Thank you for sharing, Sandra!

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  48. I would never have thought to put Gnocchi in a salad. What a terrific idea for a nice change from the usual boring salad.

    Kristi

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  49. What a fantastic way to make gnocchi guilt free! I always try to give recipes a healthier twist and this idea is just genius! Thanks for sharing! I will be sure to link back to you when I try it!

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  50. Hi Sandra, I found you through Spicie Foodies YBR and I am so glad I did. Loved looking at all of your recipes and shared some with my FB friends, but this salad was just screaming out at me. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  51. What a great idea for a salad! Afterall we have pasta salads, so why not gnocchi! Looks delicious :)!

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  52. Gotta love gnocchi! And I am so happy to see it in a salad...great idea, Sandra!

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