Best 6 Orange And Blue Cheese Grilled Romaine Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, one dish stands out as a symphony of taste and visual appeal: the orange and blue cheese grilled romaine salad. This tantalizing creation is a delectable balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, highlighted by the contrast between the grilled romaine's smoky char and the creamy richness of blue cheese. With its vibrant colors and refreshing crunch, this salad promises an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese image

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 WITH BLUE CHEESE



Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese image

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

ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD



Orange Romaine Salad image

Romaine lettuce and orange slices are tossed with a light honey vinaigrette.

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, pepper and green onion. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend.
  • Place the romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with dressing and toss to coat. Add orange slices and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD



Orange Romaine Salad image

With this salad, spinach or another dark-green leaf lettuce works as well as the romaine. The oil and vinegar can be replaced by an oil-based honey French dressing or a honey mustard or poppy seed dressing.-Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, oranges and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE AND PICKLED ONIONS



Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Pickled Onions image

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



Romaine Salad With Pecan and Blue Cheese Dressing image

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right romaine lettuce: Look for romaine hearts that are firm and have tightly packed leaves. Avoid any that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Grill the romaine lettuce properly: To get the best flavor and texture, grill the romaine lettuce over medium-high heat until it is slightly charred and wilted. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really makes this salad shine. Be sure to use a dressing that is both tangy and flavorful. The recipe in the article uses a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  • Don't skimp on the blue cheese: Blue cheese is a key ingredient in this salad. It adds a salty, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the grilled romaine lettuce and sweet oranges.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The grilled romaine lettuce will start to wilt and lose its flavor if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Orange and Blue Cheese Grilled Romaine Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The grilled romaine lettuce adds a smoky flavor to the salad, while the oranges and blue cheese add a sweet and tangy flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Related Topics