Grilled Romaine with Blue-Cheese Vinaigrette

By 12_34

Ingredients

• 4 TBSP. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 c. findely diced red onion
• 1/2 lb. bacon, 1/4" diced
• 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
• 3 heads romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to high.
2. Heat 1 TBSP. olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onion and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy. Remove the onion and bacon from the pan. Add the balsamic vinegar and 1 TBSP. olive oil to the skillet and reduce for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Brush the romaine with the remaining 2 TBSP. olive oil. Place on the grill cut-side down. and quickly sear until grill marks are visible. Set aside.
4. For each serving, place a half head of romaine cut-side up on a plate and drizzle the balsamic dressing on top. Sprinkle with blue cheese and the bacon and onion, and garnish with cracked black pepper.