Grilled Romaine With Blue Cheese-Bacon Vinaigrette
Throw romaine on the grill for a surprising superstar summer side dish.
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Ingredients:
| 4 tablespoons | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 3/4 cup | finely diced red onion |
| 1/2 pound | bacon, 1/4 inch diced |
| 1/2 cup | balsamic vinegar |
| 3 heads | romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise |
| 1/2 cup | crumbled blue cheese |
| freshly cracked black pepper |
Directions:
Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to high.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onion and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy. Remove the onion and bacon from the pan. Add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. Brush the romaine with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place on the grill cut-side down and quickly sear until grill marks are visible. Set aside. For each serving, place a half head of romaine cut-side up on a plate and drizzle the balsamic dressing on top. Sprinkle with blue cheese and the bacon and onion, and garnish with cracked black pepper. Photograph by Yunhee Kim
Source: foodnetwork.com
