How to Make Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese is a delightful and unexpected twist on the classic salad. This recipe offers an inventive way to elevate your salad game and wow your guests at your next cookout or dinner party. The combination of the smoky, charred flavor from the grill with the creamy richness of blue cheese creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to be a hit.

Romaine lettuce is the perfect candidate for grilling, as its hearty leaves hold up well to the high heat and develop a d...

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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 (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 salads

  • 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.
  • When ready to prepare the salad, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • 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.
  • Lightly brush romaine on all sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Place each romaine half on a serving plate. Drizzle with dressing and top with tomato and diced bacon.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 598mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 446mg