Grilled Romaine Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Grilled Romaine Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
45 min.
2
948kcal
29.54%sweetness
100%saltiness
15.03%sourness
26.74%bitterness
69.6%savoriness
93.19%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This grilled romaine salad with bacon and blue cheese is a unique and delicious twist on a classic. The combination of flavors and textures makes for a truly exceptional dish. The crisp, charred romaine is paired with the salty, crispy bacon and creamy, tangy blue cheese for a flavor explosion in your mouth. It's a simple recipe that delivers a restaurant-quality dish right at home.

The key to this recipe is the balance of flavors and textures. The romaine lettuce is grilled to perfection, adding a slight char and smoky flavor to the crisp, refreshing leaves. The bacon adds a salty, savory crunch, while the blue cheese provides a creamy, tangy contrast. The balsamic vinegar reduction brings it all together, adding a sweet and acidic note that ties the dish together.

This salad is not only delicious but also impressive to serve. It's perfect as a side dish or even a light main course. The recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour, making it a great option for a quick weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for guests. The combination of flavors is sure to impress and satisfy anyone who tries it.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound bacon 
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue
  • servings pepper fresh black
  • servings kosher salt 
  • servings olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion red
  • head the of 1 cos lettuce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive and cook bacon and onion until bacon is crispy.
  2. Remove onion and bacon from pan.
  3. Add 1 more Tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Let mixture reduce for 2 to 3 minutes.Slice lettuce down the center
  5. Brush both sides with remaining olive oil
  6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  7. Place on the grill
  8. Grill on both sides until browned (a few minutes per side).
  9. Drizzle lettuce halves with balsamic dressing and sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and onion.

Nutrition Facts

Calories948kcal
Protein13.95%
Fat66.35%
Carbs19.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
68
Glycemic Load
6.48
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
51.678695652174%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.49mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
28.78mg

Taste

Sweetness:
29.54%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
15.03%
Bitterness:
26.74%
Savoriness:
69.6%
Fattiness:
93.19%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:947.75kcal
47.39%
Fat:71.55g
110.08%
Saturated Fat:23.71g
148.16%
Carbohydrates:47.79g
15.93%
Net Carbohydrates:27.37g
9.95%
Sugar:22.57g
25.08%
Cholesterol:100.16mg
33.39%
Sodium:1424.29mg
61.93%
Protein:33.85g
67.69%
Vitamin A:82087.72IU
1641.75%
Vitamin K:972.04µg
925.75%
Folate:1296.81µg
324.2%
Fiber:20.42g
81.7%
Manganese:1.62mg
80.97%
Potassium:2761.57mg
78.9%
Vitamin B1:1.02mg
67.82%
Phosphorus:599.48mg
59.95%
Iron:10.31mg
57.28%
Vitamin B6:1.1mg
55.04%
Calcium:520.86mg
52.09%
Vitamin B2:0.86mg
50.64%
Vitamin C:40.52mg
49.12%
Selenium:31.65µg
45.21%
Magnesium:164.66mg
41.16%
Vitamin B3:7.89mg
39.46%
Zinc:4.52mg
30.11%
Copper:0.55mg
27.28%
Vitamin B5:2.6mg
25.97%
Vitamin E:3.82mg
25.45%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.31%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.15%
Source:Foodista