GRILLED ROMAINE WITH CHIVE-BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Grilled Romaine with Chive-Buttermilk Dressing image

I was grilling steak one night and wanted to make a special side dish. I'd recently seen a grilled romaine Caesar recipe, and decided to create my own version. This salad goes well with chicken, too, and couldn't be easier. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons buttermilk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Brush romaine halves with oil. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until leaves begin to wilt and color, turning once., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; drizzle over cut sides of romaine. Top with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.