Candace Karu

Grilled Romaine with Cheddar Dressing

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Yields:
4 Servings

Ingredients

Dressing

  •  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic or red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt, preferably sea or kosher
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad

  • 2 medium heads Romaine lettuce.
  • Olive Oil

 

Directions

Dressing

  1. In bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and garlic. Whisk together vigorously.
  2. Fold in sour cream and mayonnaise; whisk again until thoroughly blended.
  3. Stir in cheese and green onions. Stir in salt and season with pepper.

Salad

  1.  Cut two medium heads in half, drizzled them with olive oil and cook them for about three minutes on each side.
  2.