Italian Grilled Romaine with Balsamic-Chive Dressing
Impressive enough for entertaining, this grilled romaine salad bursts with vitamins A and C in the fresh veggie toppings.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Italian Grilled Romaine with Balsamic-Chive Dressing
Prep Time22 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time8 Minutes
0Ingredients
1/4 cup Fresh Thyme olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme Dijon mustard (gluten-free)
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 orange bell pepper, seeded
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
1 cup red and/or yellow grape tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions
- For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp. olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chives, mustard, and minced garlic. Set aside. ,
- Cut pepper into quarters. Brush pepper and cut sides of romaine hearts with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Prepare charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Grill pepper quarters for 6 minutes, turning once. Grill romaine, cut sides down, for 1 to 2 minutes. ,
- Place romaine hearts, cut side up, on serving platter. Cut grilled pepper into strips. In a medium bowl, combine pepper strips, grape tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp. of dressing. Top romaine with pepper mixture. ,
- Top with pine nuts and cracked black pepper. Drizzle with remaining dressing, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 178 calories, 15 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 38 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 2 g protein. Daily values: 191% vitamin A, 54% vitamin C, 3% calcium, 8% iron.
22 minutes
Prep Time
8 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Ounce
$12.49$0.37/oz
Fresh Thyme Organic Balsamic Vinegar - 16.9 Ounce
$5.99$0.35/oz
Fresh Thyme Organic Chives - 0.75 Ounce
$2.50$3.33/oz
Fresh Thyme Organic Dijon Mustard - 10 Fluid ounce
$2.49$0.25/fl oz
Mccormick Minced Garlic - 3 Ounce
$6.99$2.33/oz
Orange Bell Peppers - 1 Each
$1.99
Organic Romaine Hearts 3ct - 1 Each
$2.99
Grape Tomatoes Pint - 1 Each
$2.99
Alessi Pine Nuts - 1.75 Ounce
$5.49$3.14/oz
Mccormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper - 3.12 Ounce
$7.49$2.40/oz
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 178 calories, 15 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 38 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 2 g protein. Daily values: 191% vitamin A, 54% vitamin C, 3% calcium, 8% iron.
Directions
- For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp. olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chives, mustard, and minced garlic. Set aside. ,
- Cut pepper into quarters. Brush pepper and cut sides of romaine hearts with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Prepare charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Grill pepper quarters for 6 minutes, turning once. Grill romaine, cut sides down, for 1 to 2 minutes. ,
- Place romaine hearts, cut side up, on serving platter. Cut grilled pepper into strips. In a medium bowl, combine pepper strips, grape tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp. of dressing. Top romaine with pepper mixture. ,
- Top with pine nuts and cracked black pepper. Drizzle with remaining dressing, if desired.