Name: Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Pickled Onions
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3 Turkish bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; Coarse kosher salt; 1 to 1 1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 4 hearts of romaine, each quartered lengthwise Crumbled blue cheese (for garnish)

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Onions:

1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

3 Turkish bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Coarse kosher salt

1 to 1 1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced

Salad:

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

4 hearts of romaine, each quartered lengthwise Crumbled blue cheese (for garnish)

Preparation

For onions:
Step 1
Combine first 5 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Add onions and stir to blend; return to simmer and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Season with freshly ground black pepper and more salt, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
For salad:
Step 2
Prepare barbecue (medium- high heat). Combine vinegar and mustard in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Mix in 1/2 cup cheese.
Step 3
Brush cut sides of romaine with olive oil, then sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Grill until cut sides are lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
Step 4
Divide grilled romaine among plates. Top with vinaigrette, pickled onions, and blue cheese.

TagsSalad Red Onion Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Blue Cheese Cheese Dairy Romaine Lettuce Leafy Greens Side Lunch Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Grilling Pickle & Preserve Bon Appétit

Recipe information

Ingredients

Onions:

Salad:

Preparation

For onions:

Step 1

For salad:

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Recipe notes