GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE-BACON VINAIGRETTE

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Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese-Bacon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 23m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 heads romaine lettuce, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saute pan over high heat. Add the onions and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy. To the same pan add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Brush the romaine lettuce with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, place on the grill cut side down, and quickly sear.
  • Serve the lettuce, cut side up, and drizzle the balsamic dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle with blue cheese and garnish with cracked black pepper.

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