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Fire up your grill. Medium-high flame/heat.
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Ready a large bowl.
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PREP THE VEGETABLES, DRESSING, AND SIDES
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Combine the romaine hearts, the raddichio, and the onion in the large bowl.
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Add 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3/8 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
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Toss to coat the vegetables. Let sit for 10 minutes before grilling.
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Take the 2 halved garlic cloves and rub by hand into the slices of bread.
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Combine 1/8 teaspoon salt, the ricotta, the basil, and the pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate.
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Combine 2 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the red wine vinegar, and the 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl. Stir with a teaspoon. Keep this vinaigrette loose and easy.
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GRILL! Grill the onions first for 5 minutes or until nicely marked and wilted.
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Follow up with the romaine and the radicchio, finding the hottest spots on your grill. Grill until well marked, about 2 minutes, not a moment more. Remove to a plate.
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Grill the bread, cooking 2 minutes on each side to slightly char. Remove to the plate.
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USE YOUR BEST PLATING SKILLS Create an arrangement of the radicchio, the romaine, and the tomatoes on a large platter.
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Scatter the grilled onions on top.
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Spoon the vinaigrette over the salad and sprinkle with the remaining salt and the pepper.
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Spoon the ricotta mixture onto the grilled bread, being conscious to leave some grilled bits showing.
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Serve the bread and salad with forks and steak knives.