**Grilled Romaine with Chive Buttermilk Dressing: A Symphony of Flavors**
Grilled romaine lettuce, a delightful twist on the traditional salad, takes center stage in this delectable dish. With its smoky char and slight bitterness, the grilled romaine lends a unique depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy, tangy chive buttermilk dressing. This recipe also includes a simple grilled lemon vinaigrette and a refreshing cucumber salad with a hint of mint, providing a medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
BUTTERMILK CHIVE DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings, as a dip for fried pickles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, add the sour cream, buttermilk and apple cider vinegar and whisk until the ingredients are incorporated. Add the chives, dill, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and stir once more. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. For best results, do a day or two ahead of time before using.
GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS
Romaine is a great companion for a grilled medium rare steak, but don't leave it on the grill too long, or the leaves may scorch. -Stuart Pritchard, Commerce, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Generously brush over all surfaces of romaine. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 1-2 minutes or until slightly charred and wilted, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the balsamic dressing: In a blender, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Gorgonzola, basil, garlic, a pinch each of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until the dressing is creamy and the garlic and basil are finely chopped.
- For the grilled romaine: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Lightly brush the cut sides of the romaine with the canola oil. Place the romaine on the grill cut-side down and cook until grill marks form and the leaves are slightly charred, 1 to 3 minutes. Arrange on a platter cut-side up.
- Drizzle the romaine with the dressing. Sprinkle with the Gorgonzola and torn basil and serve.
GRILLED ROMAINE
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Drizzle the lettuce with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the lettuce cut-side down on the grill and cook until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Rotate 45 degrees and cook until crosshatch marks appear, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to a platter, drizzle with the lemon juice and serve immediately.
GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD
Romaine hearts are slightly charred on the grill, and served with a fabulous shallot-balsamic dressing. Accompanied with oven dried tomatoes. Whoever eats this will go nuts for it!!!
Provided by JGLOTZ
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Mix olive oil, white sugar, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Place tomatoes in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Arrange coated tomato halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake tomatoes 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from heat, and let cool.
- In a blender or food processor, finely chop the shallots. Add vinegar and brown sugar, and process until smooth. Slowly add 1 3/4 cups oil, processing frequently, so as to thicken the mixture.
- Preheat grill for high heat. Brush romaine hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place romaine hearts on the preheated grill. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly charred but not heated all the way through. Serve warm on salad plates surrounded by tomato pieces and drizzled with the shallot dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
GRILLED ROMAINE
Lettuces do nicely on the grill, softening slightly at their centers and charring beautifully at their tips. Their bitterness is a fine counterpart to the sweet spiciness of a lot of grilled foods. In this recipe, the dressing is Caesar-like. Mustard and mayonnaise serve as emulsifiers, while anchovies, garlic and vinegar provide a welcome kick. Make sure to paint the dressing into the crevices between the leaves, so that while the lettuce caramelizes slightly on the exterior, there is still warm creaminess within.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Build a fire in your grill, leaving one side free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Put the minced garlic into a bowl, and add the minced anchovies. Using a whisk, mix and mash these ingredients together until they form a paste. Add the mayonnaise and the mustard and whisk. Add the olive oil, whisking all the while, and then the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Make the salad: Drizzle the olive oil over the quartered heads of lettuce. Lightly grill these directly over the hot coals for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until they are lightly golden, then remove to the cool side of the grill. Using a pastry brush or a small spoon, paint the dressing over the lettuce, making sure to get dressing between the leaves. Sprinkle the lettuce with Parmesan and cover the grill for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the lettuce to soften further. Remove lettuce to a platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 457, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 891 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right romaine lettuce: Look for romaine lettuce with tightly packed, deep green leaves. Avoid any heads that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly: Romaine lettuce can be gritty, so it's important to wash it thoroughly before grilling. Rinse the lettuce head under cold water and shake off the excess water.
- Grill the romaine lettuce over high heat: This will help to create a slightly charred flavor and texture. Grill the lettuce for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is slightly wilted and tender.
- Make the chive buttermilk dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can make the dressing up to 2 days in advance.
- Serve the grilled romaine lettuce immediately: This is when it is at its best. Drizzle the chive buttermilk dressing over the lettuce and top with crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and chives.
Conclusion:
Grilled romaine lettuce with chive buttermilk dressing is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer cookout. The grilled lettuce has a slightly charred flavor and texture, while the chive buttermilk dressing is creamy and tangy. This salad is also packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and fiber. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give grilled romaine lettuce with chive buttermilk dressing a try.
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