GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Grilled Romaine with Balsamic Dressing image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
Canola oil, for brushing
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola, for garnish
4 leaves fresh basil, torn, for garnish

Steps:

For the balsamic dressing: In a blender, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Gorgonzola, basil, garlic, a pinch each of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until the dressing is creamy and the garlic and basil are finely chopped.
For the grilled romaine: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
Lightly brush the cut sides of the romaine with the canola oil. Place the romaine on the grill cut-side down and cook until grill marks form and the leaves are slightly charred, 1 to 3 minutes. Arrange on a platter cut-side up.
Drizzle the romaine with the dressing. Sprinkle with the Gorgonzola and torn basil and serve.