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Grilled Romaine With Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing

Here's how you make Grilled Romaine With Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 45-50m
  • Cook: 10-15m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 head roasted garlic (see note below on how to roast garlic)
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Salad:
  • 2-3 romaine hearts, cut in half lengthwise (don't remove the end)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (per romaine half)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garnish:
  • Croutons (I prefer a homemade crouton; but a seasoned store bought brand is fine. I break mine up over the salad)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Garlic ... Easy roasted garlic. Cut off the top of the garlic, just a small slice and drizzle with olive oil. About 1 teaspoon. Wrap in foil and put in a 400 degree oven for approximately 30-40 minutes until the garlic is tender and soft. Let it cool, and then squeeze out the garlic into a small bowl.

  • Step 2: Dressing ... Add all the ingredients for the dressing to the garlic and mix well. I prefer to use a small tupperware container so I can just add everything, mix, seal and refrigerate; then when ready to serve you can just shake it and it's ready. It is perfect to make ahead of time.

  • Step 3: Romaine ... Drizzle both sides of the romaine halves with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Grill the romaine, outside part first, just a minute or two. Then flip over and finish grilling on the cut side - about 2 minutes. You want it tender, but not completely wilted, it should still have some crisp to it. This can be done on an outside grill or indoor grill pan.

  • Step 4: Serve ... Top with the dressing and crushed croutons. ENJOY!

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