Grilled Hearts Of Romaine With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette And Pickled Onions

Serves: 2

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

47

Sweetness

48

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

1 cup

Water

1 cup

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Brush cut sides of romaine with olive oil, then sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper

2

For onions: Combine first 5 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt in medium saucepan

3

Bring to simmer over medium heat

4

Add onions and stir to blend; return to simmer and cook 2 minutes

5

Remove from heat; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour

6

Season with freshly ground black pepper and more salt, if desired

7

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

8

Cover; chill

9

Combine first 5 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt in medium saucepan

10

Bring to simmer over medium heat

11

Add onions and stir to blend; return to simmer and cook 2 minutes

12

Remove from heat; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour

13

Season with freshly ground black pepper and more salt, if desired

14

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

15

Cover; chill

16

For salad: Prepare barbecue (medium- high heat)

17

Combine vinegar and mustard in bowl

18

Gradually whisk in oil

19

Season with coarse salt and pepper

20

Mix in 1/2 cup cheese

21

Grill until cut sides are lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side

22

Divide grilled romaine among plates

23

Top with vinaigrette, pickled onions, and blue cheese

24

Prepare barbecue (medium- high heat)

25

Combine vinegar and mustard in bowl

26

Gradually whisk in oil

27

Season with coarse salt and pepper

28

Mix in 1/2 cup cheese

29

Brush cut sides of romaine with olive oil, then sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper

30

Grill until cut sides are lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side

31

Divide grilled romaine among plates

32

Top with vinaigrette, pickled onions, and blue cheese