Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon capers; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 6 anchovy fillets and 1/2 teaspoon of their oil; 1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil; 3 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise, washed and dried; Olive oil, for tossing; Kosher salt; 1 lemon, juiced; 20 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried; 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
6 anchovy fillets and 1/2 teaspoon of their oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
3 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise, washed and dried
Olive oil, for tossing
Kosher salt
1 lemon, juiced
20 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1 cup crumbled blue cheese, for garnish

1
Preheat the grill to medium.
2
For the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, capers, salt and garlic.
3
Blend until smooth.
4
Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, anchovies and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and blend until smooth.
5
Taste for seasoning.
6
Add the remaining olive oil if needed.
7
Set aside.
8
In a large bowl, toss 4 of the romaine halves in a little olive oil and season them with salt.
9
Put them in a single layer on the grill and cook for 3 minutes.
10
Turn and cook on the other side for 3 additional minutes; the romaine should feel slightly warm and tender.
11
Transfer the halves to a large platter.
12
Spoon a little dressing on each.
13
On a flat surface, finely chop the rest of the romaine and add it to a medium bowl.
14
Add the remaining vinaigrette, a touch of lemon juice and the basil leaves.
15
Toss to coat the romaine.
16
Top the grilled romaine with some of the chopped, dressed romaine.
17
Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and serve immediately.

1679

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon capers, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese 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 Blue Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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