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Grilled Romaine with Caramelized Onion Noodles, Blue Cheese and Greek Yogurt Balsamic Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 romaine lettuce heads rinsed, ends chopped off and cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion peeled, Blade A
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • For the dressing:
  • ΒΌ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high. Place half the olive oil in a bowl and while the grill is heating, brush the cut sides of the romaine lettuce with the olive oil. Season the cut side generously with pepper and lightly with salt.
  • Once grill pan is heated, place the sliced side down and let cook for about 5 minutes. Periodically, put medium pressure with a spatula on top to ensure the lettuce cooks. Repeat until all lettuce halves are cooked. Set aside.
  • After two lettuce halves have cooked, in another skillet, add in the rest of the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the onion noodles and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until caramelized and lightly browned.
  • Top the grilled lettuce with onions and blue cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.