Grilled Romaine Toss Recipe

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 198 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Ingredients

• GRILLED ROMAINE:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 plum tomatoes, quartered
• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 4 romaine hearts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• DRESSING:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add tomatoes and onions; toss to coat. Transfer to a grill wok or basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Set aside.
For grilled romaine, cut romaine hearts in half lengthwise, leaving ends intact. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place romaine halves cut sides down on grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until slightly charred and wilted.
For dressing, place the oil, vinegar, garlic and brown sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth.
Coarsely chop romaine; divide among 10 salad plates. Top with tomato mixture; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 10 servings.

Editor's Note: If you do not have a grill wok or basket, use a disposable foil pan. Poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow liquid to drain.