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American · Salad

Grilled Romaine Hearts with Balsamic Shallot Dressing

Whole romaine hearts are charred on a grill pan and served warm with a sweet balsamic and shallot dressing. A no-toss salad that looks the part for company.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on25 min
  • Total41 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • ½ cupbalsamic vinaigrette, store-bought, nonfat
  • 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2shallots, small, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsplight brown sugar
  • ½ tspsalt, plus more for seasoning
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 4romaine hearts, about 115 g each, rinsed, patted dry and left whole

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Soy
  • Mustard
  • Sulfites
  • Legumes (any)
  • Olive
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Bell (sweet) pepper
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Shallot
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Lettuce
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Black and white pepper

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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