Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese
Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese brings a smoky kiss to crisp lettuce, contrasted by cool, tangy blue cheese dressing and salty bacon. The combination of warm, lightly wilted edges with a crunchy core makes every bite layered and satisfying. It’s a great starter or light dinner for summer cookouts or weeknight grilling.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Stir until well mixed, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let the flavors develop.
- 2
When you are ready to make the salad, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the bacon, turning as needed, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dice the cooled bacon and set aside.
- 4
Lightly brush the romaine on all sides with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Using tongs, place the romaine, cut sides down, on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes; it should remain slightly raw and crunchy in the center. Transfer to a clean platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 6
Set each romaine half on a serving plate. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the tomato and diced bacon.
- Calories 261.85 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 6.29 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 18.44 g 7%
- Total Fat 16.57 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.37 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 421.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 5.03 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 182.63 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 585.3 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 99.11 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 12.14 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applewood Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 261.85 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Applewood Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 261.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese healthy?
- Charred Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 261.85 calories and 6.29 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 421.17 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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