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Grilled Romaine With Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing

Created by Kchurchill5 on November 8, 2011

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)

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!