Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 salads

Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ tablespoon grated shallot

1 clove garlic

grated

kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

4 slices applewood-smoked bacon

2 hearts of romaine lettuce

halved lengthwise

½ tablespoon olive oil

or as needed

1 tomato

diced

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Combine mayonnaise blue cheese sour cream lemon juice shallot and garlic in a medium bowl. Mix well then season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 2

When ready to prepare the salad preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bacon turning as needed until evenly browned and crisp about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dice cooled bacon and set aside.

Step 4

Lightly brush romaine on all sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Using a pair of tongs place romaine cut-sides down on the preheated grill. Cook until slightly caramelized 2 to 3 minutes; it should still be slightly raw and crunchy in the center. Remove to a clean platter and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Place each romaine half on a serving plate. Drizzle with dressing and top with tomato and diced bacon.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 254.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 6.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 22.3g 34%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 28.9mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 6327.5IU 127%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 30.8mg 51%

Folate: 149.2mcg 37%

Calcium: 123.9mg 12%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 25.9mg 9%

Potassium: 445.7mg 13%

Sodium: 597.7mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 200.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.