Name: Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Mayonnaise - ¼ cup; Crumbled blue cheese - 2 ounces; Sour cream - 2 tablespoons; Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon; Grated shallot - ½ tablespoon; Garlic, grated - 1 clove; Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 clove; Applewood-smoked bacon - 4 slices; Hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise - 2; Olive oil, or as needed - ½ tablespoon; Tomato, diced (Optional) - 1

Ingredients for - Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese

1. Mayonnaise ¼ cup

2. Crumbled blue cheese 2 ounces

3. Sour cream 2 tablespoons

4. Lemon juice 1 tablespoon

5. Grated shallot ½ tablespoon

6. Garlic, grated 1 clove

7. Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 clove

8. Applewood-smoked bacon 4 slices

9. Hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise 2

10. Olive oil, or as needed ½ tablespoon

11. Tomato, diced (Optional) 1

How to cook deliciously - Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese

1 . Stage

Combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic in a medium bowl. Mix well, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

2 . Stage

When ready to prepare the salad, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.

3 . Stage

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bacon, turning as needed, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dice cooled bacon and set aside.

4 . Stage

Lightly brush romaine on all sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

5 . Stage

Using a pair of tongs, place romaine, cut-sides down, on the preheated grill. Cook until slightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes; it should still be slightly raw and crunchy in the center. Remove to a clean platter and let rest for 5 minutes.

6 . Stage

Place each romaine half on a serving plate. Drizzle with dressing and top with tomato and diced bacon.