ROMAINE HEARTS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE AND GARLIC CROSTINI

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Romaine Hearts with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Garlic Crostini image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices day old crusty bread, cut on an angle
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Tapanade, recipe follows
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling plus 1/2 cup
2 hearts romaine lettuce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pitted chopped kalamata olives
2 canned anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped

Steps:

  • Toast bread in hot oven or under broiler. Rub toast with crushed garlic top with tapanade and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Place vinegar in a bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream to combine. Add seasonings and pepper and whisk again to distribute the herbs and spice throughout the dressing.
  • Quarter each romaine heart lengthwise and trim away core. Arrange 1/2 heart, 2 trimmed quarters, on each of 4 serving plates. Top lettuce with 2 garlic toasts. Drizzle toasts and lettuce with 1/4 of the prepared dressing and serve.
  • In a small bowl combine the olives and anchovies.

Mufakir Mufakir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover romaine hearts. The dressing is simple to make, and the crostini are a great way to add some extra flavor.


GOIABA
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of the romaine hearts, balsamic vinaigrette, and garlic crostini.


Kyle Milczark
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The salad is healthy and delicious, and the crostini are a nice treat.


Muhammed Azeem
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is actually really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the crostini are the perfect addition.


Jared Aus
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tangy dressing and the crispy crostini.


khawaja azhar
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This is a simple, yet delicious salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for the romaine hearts, and the garlic crostini add a nice crunch.


Rehman Mughal
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I made this salad for a party last weekend, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of the romaine hearts, balsamic vinaigrette, and garlic crostini.


Ronna Buskirk
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This was a great salad! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the crostini were a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tristen Bennett
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so easy to make, and the crostini are the perfect addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Barbara Granberry
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The balsamic vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful, and the garlic crostini added a nice crunch. The romaine hearts were crisp and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.