GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE

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Categories     Salad     Lettuce

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices pancetta
3 flat anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated Asiago cheese plus 1/4 cup shavings (preferably made with a Y-shaped vegetable peeler), divided
3 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • * Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. * Bake pancetta in 1 layer in a 4-sided sheet pan, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 30 minutes. * Meanwhile, prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure." * Purée anchovies, mayonnaise, blue cheese, garlic, sugar, mustard, soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a food processor. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until combined. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice, grated Asiago, and salt to taste. * Lightly brush romaine with oil and season with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted and browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. * Serve romaine drizzled with dressing and sprinkled with crumbled pancetta and shaved Asiago. cooks' note: Romaine can be cooked in an oiled hot grill pan over medium heat.

Hasnain Rana
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dominick Hamilton
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I've never grilled romaine lettuce before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a great way to change up your usual grilled vegetable routine.


Orlando Torres
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This recipe is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Zeeshan Bawani
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it as a side dish, a main course, and even an appetizer.


Sk Sojol
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Grilled romaine hearts are so underrated! This recipe is a great way to enjoy them.


waf eyosi
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This recipe is a keeper!


Nkosana Dhlamini
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Tyler Sewpersadh
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Delicious!


Curtiss Prather
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This was a great recipe! The grilled romaine hearts were a nice change from the usual grilled vegetables.


Shaikh Mohamed
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I'm not a big fan of romaine lettuce, but I loved this recipe! The grilling really brought out the flavor of the lettuce and the dressing was delicious.


Baal Zac420
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I made this recipe for a picnic and it was a big hit! The grilled romaine hearts were easy to transport and they held up well in the heat.


Goodluck Godspower
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover romaine lettuce. I always have some leftover after making salads, and this is a delicious way to use it up.


Mark Stansbury
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The grilled romaine hearts were delicious! I loved the smoky flavor. The dressing was also really good - it was tangy and creamy, with a hint of sweetness.


David Kocovski
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make, but it always looks and tastes impressive. I've served it to company many times, and they're always blown away.


rawend beauty
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The grilled romaine hearts were smoky and flavorful, and the dressing was perfectly tangy and creamy. My guests raved about it.