Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese-Bacon Vinaigrette

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/2 pound bacon, 1/4 inch diced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 heads romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• freshly cracked black pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to high.

2. Heat 1 Tablespoon 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 Tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

3. Brush the romaine with the remaining 2 Tablespoons 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.