Grilled Romaine with Blue-Cheese Bacon Vinaigrette

This was another fun recipe I found from foodnetwork.com.  It is a simple recipe with a twist. The grilled romaine has a nice smokey flavor that tastes great with the vinaigrette.  The recipe below makes two servings.  We paired the salad with some mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Olive oil
1/4 cup diced red onion
6 strips of bacon, diced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 head of romaine lettuce, cut lengthwise
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
freshly cracked pepper
salt

Directions:
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.  Add onion and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy.  Add the balsamic vinegar and reduce for a few minutes.  Remove from heat and set aside.

Brush the romaine with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on grill cut-side down and quickly sear until grill marks are visible.

For each serving, place a half thread of romaine cut-side up on a plate and drizzle the balsamic dressing on top.  Sprinkle with blue cheese and garnish with black pepper.

Jason and Beth's Rating: 9/10

Nutrition:
306 calories
22g fat (6g saturated)
25mg cholesterol
274mg sodium
16g carbohydrates
3g fiber
12g sugar
9g protein