Grilled Romaine Toss

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 plum tomatoes, quartered
• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 4 romaine lettuce hearts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. add tomatoes and onions; toss to coat. transfer to a grill wok or basket. grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. set aside.
• 2 for grilled romaine, cut romaine hearts in half lengthwise, leaving ends intact. brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. place romaine halves cut sides down on grill. grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until slightly charred and wilted.
• 3 for dressing, place the oil, vinegar, garlic and brown sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth.
• 4 coarsely chop romaine; divide among 10 salad plates. top with tomato mixture; drizzle with dressing. sprinkle with cheese.
• 5 editor's note: if you do not have a grill wok or basket, use a disposable foil pan. poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow liquid to drain.