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    Grilled Romaine Salad Recipe with Balsamic Dressing

    by Jessica 11 Comments

    Grilled Romaine Salad With Balsamic Dressing and Blue Cheese Crumbles

     I've never been a big salad eater...lettuce with a little dressing just seems kind of blah to me.  Well, my mind has been changed...or maybe I should say my taste buds have reconsidered.  A few months ago, a friend had us over for dinner, and served grilled romaine salad before dinner.  My husband and I looked at each other like she had lost her mind, but it was surprisingly one of the yummiest things I have ever eaten!  Now every time I see grilled romaine on a menu at a restaurant, I order it.  I decided that with summer coming, it's time for me to lose a few pounds, so I wanted to try to make it myself at home.  It turned out perfectly!!!  So, today, I am going to share my super easy, absolutely delicious grilled romaine salad recipe with you!

    Grilled Romaine Recipe

    You will need a head of romaine lettuce for two salads.  Wash your lettuce first, then cut your head of romaine in half, lengthwise.

    How to Grill Romaine Lettuce

    Drizzle olive oil on the inside of the lettuce, coating pretty well.

    Grilled Romaine Salad

    Grill face down on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.

    Grilled Romaine Lettuce

    This is what your lettuce will look like...slightly charred and crisp.

    It changes the taste of the lettuce a bit...now your romaine will have a nice nutty flavor.

    Grilled Romaine with Balsamic Dressing and Blue Cheese Crumbles

    Now drizzle your grilled romaine with your favorite dressing and the toppings of your choice.

    I prefer balsamic dressing with blue cheese crumbles and sometimes crumbled bacon pieces.

    Grilled Romaine Salad and Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Eat it alone or pair it with your favorite pasta dish.  Our family enjoys it with my cajun chicken pasta!

    Do you have any interesting salad recipes that you want to share?  Leave them in the comments below!

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    Comments

    1. Lori @ Thrifty Decor Mom says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:06 am

      That looks so delicious! I love salads but never thought about grilling the lettuce first. I'm definitely making this! Your cajun chicken pasta looks good too. Would you please share the recipe? Thanks!

      Lori
      Thrifty Decor Mom

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    2. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

      May 17, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Um. Yum. Drooling..gots to try this!

      Reply
    3. maria @ close to home says

      May 17, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      my husband loves making grilled salads, we first had this at a restaurant and now do it at home. Such a yummy summertime treat.
      love for you to link it up to friday food frenzy link when you get a chance http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/share-your-recipes.html

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    4. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

      May 20, 2013 at 9:41 am

      I was just saying I wanted to grill more veggies - this looks amazing (and of course bacon on top can't hurt)!!
      Kelly

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    5. Therese @ Freah Idea Studio says

      May 21, 2013 at 6:48 pm

      That looks so good! I've had something like this at a restaurant once and loved it. I wondered if it was easy enough for me to handle. ;) Thanks for the recipe.
      Cheers!

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    6. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

      May 26, 2013 at 10:49 pm

      Oh my goodness that looks so fabulous! I will definitely be trying this one. Thanks so much for sharing it!
      Nancy

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    7. Mimi says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      I am going to try your grilled salad recipe. It sounds delicious and healthy. I have a favorite salad recipe also. I buy the spiral noodles. Boil til tender and rinse in cold water till cooled Drain well and then I add all my favorite vegetables, such as Broccoli , Cauliflower, carrots. Green Onions Radish all chopped into bite sizes. Rinse and drain well with paper towel. Mix with pasta noodles. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. I pour Italian dressing over and toss well. It is better when chilled a few hours. I love it!!!

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    8. [email protected] says

      June 14, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      I was just telling my husband that you could grill lettuce and he thought it sounded strange. I tried it at a food tasting and I think it tastes great as well. I'll be adding this to my pinterest recipe collection.

      Reply
    9. Susan rodman says

      August 24, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Looks great! Will have to give it a try, thanks!

      Reply

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    I’m Jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that I make changes in my home in the hopes that it will spark the creativity in someone else! I love to share DIY projects, crafts, simple recipes and cleaning tips too! Read More…

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