Grilled Romaine with Chive-Buttermilk Dressing

Name: Grilled Romaine with Chive-Buttermilk Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt; 4 teaspoons minced fresh chives; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; Dash salt; Dash pepper; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

I was grilling steak one night and wanted to make a special side dish. I'd recently seen a grilled romaine Caesar recipe, and decided to create my own version. This salad goes well with chicken, too, and couldn't be easier. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

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Ingredients

2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons buttermilk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

Brush romaine halves with oil. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until leaves begin to wilt and color, turning once.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; drizzle over cut sides of romaine. Top with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 176 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Grilled Romaine with Chive-Buttermilk Dressing

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