Grilled Hearts of Romaine: A Mouthwatering Twist on a Classic Salad

Upgrade your salad game with this delicious grilled hearts of romaine recipe. The romaine lettuce is grilled to perfection, enhancing its flavor and adding a smoky touch. Topped with a tangy dressing and other fresh ingredients, this grilled hearts of romaine salad is a showstopper. Perfect for a summer cookout or a refreshing side dish, this recipe will impress your guests and leave everyone wanting more.

Ingredients

• 4 hearts of romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
• For the dressing:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Slice the hearts of romaine lengthwise, leaving the core intact to hold each half together.
3. Brush the cut side of the romaine hearts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
4. Place the romaine hearts cut side down on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly charred. Flip the hearts and grill for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Remove the romaine hearts from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the grilled romaine hearts.
8. Top the hearts of romaine with cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced Kalamata olives.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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