Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Dressing recipe—an innovative twist on a classic that combines smoky, charred romaine with the creamy tang of homemade blue cheese dressing. Perfectly crisp romaine hearts are brushed with olive oil, lightly seasoned, and quickly grilled to achieve a delightful balance of texture and flavor. The star of the dish is the velvety blue cheese dressing, made from a luxurious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, and fresh chives, offering a bold and zesty complement to the smoky greens. Ready in just 20 minutes, this stunning recipe is perfect as a warm salad or an impressive side dish for steak or seafood. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or craving a fresh yet indulgent meal, this grilled romaine salad will keep your guests coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 romaine hearts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups crumbled blue cheese
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chives, minced

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the blue cheese dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, minced garlic, and minced chives. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 3

Slice each romaine heart lengthwise through the core to create two halves. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Brush the cut sides of the romaine hearts with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges are slightly charred but the leaves remain crisp. Flip and grill the other side for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the romaine from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 7

Drizzle the grilled romaine with the prepared blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with additional crumbled blue cheese, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a warm salad or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(394.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	928.2

Total Fat 86.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 109.0mg	0%
Sodium 2175.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 8.5g
Protein 17.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24.3IU	0%
Calcium 440.9mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 533.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.5%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 10.1%