May 31, 2013

Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Fresh heads of romaine lettuce are split down the middle, grilled until charred and smoky, and then topped with blue cheese and bacon for this satisfying salad. This recipe first appeared in our December 2012 issue along with Georgia Freedman's story California Eternal.

Credit: Penny De Los Santos

SERVES 4�6

INGREDIENTS

6 strips bacon
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
5 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise, rinsed and dried
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat bacon in a 12" skillet over medium heat, and cook, turning once, until crisp and fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate, reserving 2 tbsp. drippings, and let cool; crumble and set aside. Transfer reserved drippings to a bowl, and add oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire; whisk until smooth, and set dressing aside.

2. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. (Alternatively, heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat.) Working in batches, if necessary, place romaine halves cut-side down on grill, and cook, turning once, until charred and slightly wilted, about 4 minutes.

3. Transfer lettuce cut-side up to a serving platter, and season with salt and pepper; drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with reserved bacon and blue cheese.

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #152

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Ratings & Reviews (1)

by CELIABLOCK on 2013-01-13

I made this salad for a dinner party last night with rave reviews from my guests. Just a tip...I wiped away the residual bacon fat from the pan and grilled my romaine in the same pan. I think it imparted a little extra flavor!!! I plan to make this often! YUM!!!

Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon Reviewed by CELIABLOCK on Jan 6. I made this salad for a dinner party last night with rave reviews from my guests. Just a tip...I wiped away the residual bacon fat from the pan and grilled my romaine in the same pan. I think it imparted a little extra flavor!!! I plan to make this often! YUM!!! Rating: 5