Grilled Romaine Salad With Apples, Bacon and Roquef

Name: Grilled Romaine Salad With Apples, Bacon and Roquefort Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ¼ cup peeled and sliced shallot; ¾ cup olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 slices smoked bacon, cut into strips; 1 head romaine lettuce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 crisp sweet apple, quartered and thinly sliced; 4 ounces crumbled Roquefort cheese

Servings: persons

6 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup peeled and sliced shallot
¾ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 slices smoked bacon, cut into strips
1 head romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 crisp sweet apple, quartered and thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled Roquefort cheese

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To make dressing:.
2
Combine the cheese, vinegar and shallots in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
3
Gradually add the olive oil and salt and pepper.
4
(Keep unused portion refrigerated).
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To make salad:.
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Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels.
7
Preheat grill to very high heat.
8
Remove outer leaves from the lettuce and trim off the top 2 to 3 inches and bottom.
9
Cut the lettuce in half lengthwise.
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Brush the lettuce with olive oil on all sides and season with salt and pepper.
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Place the lettuce cut side down on the grill until good grill marks appear, about 2 to 3 minutes.
12
Flip the lettuce and grill the other side until the romaine is lightly caramelized and warmed through, but still crisp in the center, about 1 minute longer.
13
Remove the stems from the letuce and arrange each half on a plate.
14
Scatter with bacon, apples and cheese.
15
Drizzle about 1/4 cup of the dressing over each plate.
16
Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled, 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ¼ cup peeled and sliced shallot, ¾ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Romaine Salad With Apples, Bacon and Roquefort Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Romaine Salad With Apples, Bacon and Roquefort Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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