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Grilled Romaine on a white plate topped with tomatoes, vinaigrette with a cloth and knife and fork beside
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Grilled Romaine

Nothing says summer like crispy grilled romaine drizzled with creamy apple cider vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles. It's healthy, low-carb, gluten-free and a cinch to make!
Course Appetizers, Salads, Sides
Cuisine American
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword apple cide vinaigrette, grilled romaine, keto grilled romaine, romaine salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 548kcal
Author Abbie Brooks

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 400 degrees F (200 c)
  • Wash and dry romaine while leaving intact
  • Trim off a sliver from the end of the stem and then an inch or so at the top of the leaves 
  • Brush with olive oil to thinly coat outside leaves
  • Place on grill and turn every couple of minutes until each side charred (about 6-8 minutes total)
  • Whisk remaining 1/4 cup olive oil with mayo, mustard and vinegar then add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste
  • Heat butter in small skillet and add shallots
  • Let sauté, stirring occasionally, until shallots are brown and slightly crispy, about 4-5 minutes
  • Serve romaine hearts topped with blue cheese crumbles, sliced tomatoes, crispy shallot and dressing

Notes

  1. Ensure lettuce is dry before placing on the grill to avoid hot water being spattered back at you
  2. This salad would also be delicious served with chopped fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice
  3. If preferred, lettuce can be served fresh instead of grilled
  4. The apple cider vinaigrette dressing could also be served over an iceberg lettuce wedge
  5. If you cannot find romaine lettuce hearts (the center leaves), you can use a large romaine lettuce or cos lettuce. Slice the lettuce down the center lengthways into halves. Then brush the cut side with olive oil and place directly on the grill. Grill the cut side until the leaves are slightly wilted - about 5 minutes. 
  6. Grilled romaine is best eaten fresh and is not suitable for freezing
 

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10230IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1.6mg