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Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Dressing

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3 hr 30 mins total
20 mins prep

Recipe Filed Under
American, Barbecue & Grilling, Easy, Appetizer, Salad, Cookout

Provided By: Elizabeth Karmel

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Grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel shares her take on steakhouse fare with this grilled "salad" of romaine hearts with homemade blue cheese dressing. See Elizabeth Karmel's full Steakhouse at Home menu.

Ingredients

Serves:

FOR THE ROMAINE

2 hearts of romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise

olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled

FOR THE BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

8 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or less, depending on taste)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoons grated shallot

2 cloves garlic, grated

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

For the Blue Cheese Dressing: Combine the dressing ingredients and refrigerate for at least three hours, (this lets the flavors develop.) Reserve covered in the refrigerator until ready to use. This recipe will make 2 cups and keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

To Grill the Lettuce: Lightly brush lettuce all over with olive oil, taking care not to break the leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using a pair of tongs, place the lettuce directly on the cooking grates cut side down for 2-3 minutes. Do not grill longer, the lettuce should be slightly crisp. Remove to a clean platter and let sit 5 minute

Place half a heart of romaine on each plate, drizzle with blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with bacon bits. Serve immediately.