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Grilled Romaine, Beets & Blue Cheese Salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Romaine, Grilled Romaine Salad, Romaine and Roasted Beet Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 315kcal
Grilled romaine, roasted beets, tangy blue cheese, capers, and walnuts come together in this elegant, make-ahead salad—perfect for entertaining.
 
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Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce halved lengthwise, core intact
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 2 medium roasted beets diced (gold or red beets work well)
  • ¼ cup capers drained
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese, if preferred
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
  • Flaky salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

For the Vinaigrette

  • 2 large roasted garlic cloves, mashed see note below
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon or grain mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the Vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the mashed roasted garlic, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, oregano, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Grill the Romaine

  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the cut side of each romaine half lightly with olive oil. Grill cut-side down for 2–3 minutes or until slightly charred and wilted, then remove from heat.
    Grilled Romaine for Grilled Romaine, beet & blue cheese Salad

Assemble

  • Place grilled romaine on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with roasted beets, capers, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle generously with vinaigrette and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and black pepper.

Notes

step 1 How to roast garlic
Step 1: To roast individual garlic cloves, peel them and place them in a small piece of foil with a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 2 How to roast garlic
Step 2: Wrap them up into a little packet.
Step 3 How to roast garlic
Step 3: Roast at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, until the cloves are soft and lightly golden.
You can also use fresh, unroasted garlic, which will have a stronger flavor.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1388IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg