Grilled Romaine Salad

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Romaine hearts are slightly charred on the grill, and served with a fabulous shallot-balsamic dressing. Accompanied with oven dried tomatoes. Whoever eats this will go nuts for it!!!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise

  • 2 shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 ¾ cups olive oil

  • 4 romaine hearts

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Mix olive oil, white sugar, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Place tomatoes in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Arrange coated tomato halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake tomatoes 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from heat, and let cool.

  2. In a blender or food processor, finely chop the shallots. Add vinegar and brown sugar, and process until smooth. Slowly add 1 3/4 cups oil, processing frequently, so as to thicken the mixture.

  3. Preheat grill for high heat. Brush romaine hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Place romaine hearts on the preheated grill. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly charred but not heated all the way through. Serve warm on salad plates surrounded by tomato pieces and drizzled with the shallot dressing.

Tips

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

622 Calories
63g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 622
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63g 81%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 321mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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