Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese

Name: Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing; 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Halved romaine hearts get a quick char on the grill, then topped with tangy blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, and cherry tomatoes for a warm, smoky take on a classic steakhouse salad.

23 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

AmericanSaladGrillVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (about 450-500 degrees F). Clean and oil the grates.
2

Brush the cut sides of 4 halved lengthwise romaine hearts with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Place the romaine cut-side down on the hot grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes without moving until char marks form, then flip and grill the outer leaves for 1 minute. The lettuce should be wilted at the edges but still have a cool center.
4

Transfer the grilled romaine to a serving platter, cut-side up.
5

Drizzle 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing over each half, then scatter 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion on top.
6

Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/4 cup blue cheese dressing, 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free salad collection instead.

How long does Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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