Best 11 Grilled Romaine Salad With Blue Cheese Recipes

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Grilled romaine salad with blue cheese dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The smoky flavor of the grilled romaine pairs perfectly with the tangy blue cheese dressing, and the addition of bacon, tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs adds a touch of extra flavor and texture. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE



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A nice alternative to the traditional wedge salad. Great for summer grilling. So original that your friends will be talking about it for weeks.

Provided by Chicago Rob

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon grated shallot
1 clove garlic, grated
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices applewood-smoked bacon
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
½ tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • 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.
  • When ready to prepare the salad, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • 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.
  • Lightly brush romaine on all sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Place each romaine half on a serving plate. Drizzle with dressing and top with tomato and diced bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 597.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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Romaine hearts are slightly charred on the grill, and served with a fabulous shallot-balsamic dressing. Accompanied with oven dried tomatoes. Whoever eats this will go nuts for it!!!

Provided by JGLOTZ

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¾ cups olive oil
4 romaine hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Mix olive oil, white sugar, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Place tomatoes in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Arrange coated tomato halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake tomatoes 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • In a blender or food processor, finely chop the shallots. Add vinegar and brown sugar, and process until smooth. Slowly add 1 3/4 cups oil, processing frequently, so as to thicken the mixture.
  • Preheat grill for high heat. Brush romaine hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place romaine hearts on the preheated grill. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly charred but not heated all the way through. Serve warm on salad plates surrounded by tomato pieces and drizzled with the shallot dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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For a great tasting salad, try this recipe on the grill! Add any dressing of your choice to complete the dish.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 green onions
4 plum tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 romaine hearts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar and seasonings. Set aside., Brush the onions, tomatoes, cucumber and romaine with remaining oil. Grill the onions, tomatoes and cucumber, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until onions are crisp-tender. Grill romaine for 30 seconds on each side or until heated through. , Chop the vegetables; place in a large bowl. Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
6 anchovy fillets and 1/2 teaspoon of their oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
3 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise, washed and dried
Olive oil, for tossing
Kosher salt
1 lemon, juiced
20 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1 cup crumbled blue cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • For the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, capers, salt and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, anchovies and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Add the remaining olive oil if needed. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss 4 of the romaine halves in a little olive oil and season them with salt. Put them in a single layer on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 additional minutes; the romaine should feel slightly warm and tender. Transfer the halves to a large platter. Spoon a little dressing on each.
  • On a flat surface, finely chop the rest of the romaine and add it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining vinaigrette, a touch of lemon juice and the basil leaves. Toss to coat the romaine.
  • Top the grilled romaine with some of the chopped, dressed romaine. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and serve immediately.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BASIL



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"Basil is delicious but notoriously fickle," Alex says. To keep it looking and tasting its best, make sure it stays dry until just before you use it.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon capers
Kosher salt
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
6 oil-packed anchovy fillets, plus 1/2 teaspoon of the oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, for tossing
Kosher salt
1 lemon, halved
20 fresh basil leaves
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Make the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, capers, 1 teaspoon salt and the garlic. Blend until smooth. Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, anchovies and their oil and 1/2 cup olive oil; blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Blend in up to 1/4 cup more olive oil, if needed. Set the dressing aside.
  • Make the salad: In a large bowl, toss 4 of the romaine halves with a little olive oil and season with salt. Put them in a single layer on the grill and cook 3 minutes per side (the romaine should feel slightly warm and tender). Transfer to a large platter. Spoon a little dressing on each.
  • Finely chop the rest of the romaine and add it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining dressing, a touch of lemon juice and the basil leaves. Toss to coat.
  • Top the grilled romaine with the romaine-basil mixture. Garnish with the blue cheese and serve immediately.

GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE AND PICKLED ONIONS



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Provided by Kate Higgins

Categories     Salad     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Blue Cheese     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Onions:
1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 Turkish bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Coarse kosher salt
1 to 1 1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced
Salad:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 hearts of romaine, each quartered lengthwise Crumbled blue cheese (for garnish)

Steps:

  • For onions:
  • Combine first 5 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Add onions and stir to blend; return to simmer and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Season with freshly ground black pepper and more salt, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • For salad:
  • Prepare barbecue (medium- high heat). Combine vinegar and mustard in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Mix in 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Brush cut sides of romaine with olive oil, then sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Grill until cut sides are lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Divide grilled romaine among plates. Top with vinaigrette, pickled onions, and blue cheese.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This lick the bowl clean came from the Pecan Growers of America. As much as I adore creamy blue cheese dressing,this quick vinegar concoction is a tangy challenger.

Provided by Potluck

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 lb blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces

Steps:

  • In sald bowl,combine oil,vinegar,salt and pepper.
  • Whish until well blended.
  • Add half the blue cheese,mash into dressing.
  • Add 1/4 cup pecans.
  • Add romaine. Toss well to coat.
  • Top with remaining blue cheese and nuts.

BLUE CHEESE ROMAINE SALAD



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A light lemon vinaigrette makes this salad deliciously different from all others. - Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
6 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 medium apples or pears, diced
LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine pine nuts and butter; spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Add apples and pine nuts., In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.For the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, capers, salt and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, anchovies and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Add the remaining olive oil if needed. Set aside.In a large bowl, toss 4 of the romaine halves in a little olive oil and season them with salt. Put them in a single layer on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 additional minutes; the romaine should feel slightly warm and tender. Transfer the halves to a large platter. Spoon a little dressing on each.On a flat surface, finely chop the rest of the romaine and add it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining vinaigrette, a touch of lemon juice and the basil leaves. Toss to coat the romaine.Top the grilled romaine with some of the chopped, dressed romaine. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and serve immediately.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 13

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.For the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, capers, salt and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, anchovies and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Add the remaining olive oil if needed. Set aside.In a large bowl, toss 4 of the romaine halves in a little olive oil and season them with salt. Put them in a single layer on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 additional minutes; the romaine should feel slightly warm and tender. Transfer the halves to a large platter. Spoon a little dressing on each.On a flat surface, finely chop the rest of the romaine and add it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining vinaigrette, a touch of lemon juice and the basil leaves. Toss to coat the romaine.Top the grilled romaine with some of the chopped, dressed romaine. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and serve immediately.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 13

GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This is such an elegant way to serve a salad, and it tastes so good! I highly recommend taking the time to make the dressing, but I'm sure your favorite store-bought would be good, too.

Provided by hepcat1

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whole milk, more as needed
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese, more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated shallots
1 finely grated garlic clove
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, more to taste
2 romaine lettuce hearts, bases trimmed but left intact, halved lengthwise
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 slices smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled (preferably applewood)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing:.
  • In a medium bowl, stir the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, blue cheese, shallot, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let the flavors develop. Before using, taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. The dressing will thicken as it sits and may need to be thinned with more milk.
  • Prepare the salad:.
  • Once the dressing is chilled, heat a gas grill to medium low or prepare a medium-low charcoal fire. (Be sure the grate is hot, too.) Lightly brush olive oil all over the romaine hearts, taking care not to break the leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the lettuce cut side down on the grate, directly over the heat. Grill until the outer leaves are charred and wilted and the lettuce is warm and just barely tender all the way through to the core, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the heat of your grill. Transfer the lettuce to a clean platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • To serve:.
  • Place half a heart of romaine, cut side up, on each plate, top with about 2 tablespoons of the blue cheese dressing, or more to taste, and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.6, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 1470, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 17.7

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, select crisp and fresh romaine lettuce hearts.
  • For an authentic smoky flavor, grill the romaine lettuce over medium-high heat until it has slight char marks.
  • Do not overcrowd the grill. Leave some space between the romaine lettuce halves to allow for even cooking.
  • To prevent the lettuce from sticking to the grill, lightly brush it with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Keep an eye on the lettuce while it is cooking to prevent it from burning.
  • Once the lettuce is grilled, immediately transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and top with blue cheese crumbles, bacon bits, and croutons.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  • If you prefer a creamy dressing, use mayonnaise, sour cream, or Greek yogurt as the base.
  • Feel free to add other toppings such as avocado, sliced almonds, or grilled chicken to your salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled romaine salad with blue cheese is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The grilled lettuce gives the salad a slightly smoky flavor, while the blue cheese adds a tangy and creamy touch. This salad is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a light and simple dressing or a more flavorful and creamy one, there is a recipe in this article that will suit your taste. So fire up your grill and enjoy this delicious and healthy salad!

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