**Romaine Hearts with Greek Dressing: A Delightful and Healthy Dish**
Indulge in the crisp and refreshing flavors of romaine hearts tossed in a tangy and flavorful Greek dressing. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese. The Greek dressing, a harmonious blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices, adds a delightful tang and zest to the salad. With three variations to choose from, including a vegan option, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a classic Greek dressing, a creamy avocado-based dressing, or a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, you'll find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds. Get ready to relish the goodness of romaine hearts with Greek dressing, a dish that is not only delicious but also a powerhouse of nutrients.
ROMAINE HEARTS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE AND GARLIC CROSTINI
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toast bread in hot oven or under broiler. Rub toast with crushed garlic top with tapanade and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Place vinegar in a bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream to combine. Add seasonings and pepper and whisk again to distribute the herbs and spice throughout the dressing.
- Quarter each romaine heart lengthwise and trim away core. Arrange 1/2 heart, 2 trimmed quarters, on each of 4 serving plates. Top lettuce with 2 garlic toasts. Drizzle toasts and lettuce with 1/4 of the prepared dressing and serve.
- In a small bowl combine the olives and anchovies.
GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE
This is truly and ridiculously easy. The trick is to get the grill grates very hot. And the result? A lightly caramelized surface and a slightly smoky flavor. The insides stay cool and crisp. It's quite a contrast of tastes and textures.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Brush each romaine lettuce half with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
- Cook romaine hearts, cut-side down, on the preheated grill until the cut-side is slightly caramelized but the inside is still cool and crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer lettuce, cut-side up, to a platter. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over lettuce and drizzle balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar, and 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 2 g
ROMAINE HEARTS WITH A LEMONY CAESAR DRESSING
Steps:
- Cook the egg in a pan of simmering water for 10 minutes. Cool under cold running water and peel.
- Meanwhile, combine the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and egg yolks in the bowl of a food processor and process to blend. Add the water and blend again. Then, with the motor running, gradually pour in the oil through the feed tube and process to emulsify. Scrape out into a salad bowl. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add the greens and toss to coat. Taste, for seasoning, and grate the egg over the top.
HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH CREAMY DRESSING
This salad is best made with whole uncut leaves of romaine. You may need to remove quite a few of the large outer leaves to expose the smaller pale green sweet leaves at the heart. There are tender small varieties called Little Gem and Winter Density that make incredible salads. Look for them at your farmers' market.
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the outer darker green leaves from: 2 heads of romaine lettuce.
- Cut off the stem end and separate the leaves. Wash them thoroughly and spin-dry in batches.
- To make the dressing, stir together in a large bowl: 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, Grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
- Taste, and adjust as needed. Whisk in: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons heavy cream.
- Taste for salt and acid and adjust if needed. Gently toss the lettuce with the dressing, making sure each leaf is evenly coated.
- A couple of salt-packed anchovies, rinsed, filleted, and chopped, are a great addition to the dressing.
- Some or all of the following herbs are delicious chopped and scattered over the salad: basil, chervil, chives, and tarragon.
- This dressing is equally suitable for butter or Bibb lettuces and for frisée and radicchio.
ROMAINE HEARTS WITH GREEK DRESSING
A nice, healthy summer salad! Some fresh basil and tomatoes might be good too. I might add some garlic powder, and a tad of dijon mustard to the dressing as well. From Food Network. Posted for ZWT6.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut each of the romaine hearts in half, leaving the stem end intact so the leaves stay together.
- Top each with a few rings of onions, and place 5 olives in a small pile on each plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle some dressing over each lettuce half and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 347.3, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 14.3, Protein 3.3
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.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and crispy romaine hearts: Look for romaine hearts that are deep green in color and have tightly packed leaves. Avoid any hearts that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Wash the romaine hearts thoroughly: Rinse the romaine hearts under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. You can also soak them in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes to help crisp them up.
- Dry the romaine hearts thoroughly: Use a salad spinner or paper towels to dry the romaine hearts before adding them to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from getting watery.
- Make the Greek dressing ahead of time: The Greek dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Use a variety of toppings: In addition to the ingredients listed in the recipe, you can also add other toppings to your salad, such as crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, or chopped walnuts.
Conclusion:
Romaine hearts with Greek dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best romaine hearts with Greek dressing that you have ever tasted.
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