Grilled Romaine Salad with Pears, Grapes, Brussels and Blue

I love to put unexpected combinations together for salads

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like this one with pears, grapes, Brussels sprouts,

pecans and blue cheese

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The Brussels sprouts and the grapes are roasted in the oven

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and then served on top grilled romaine

If you’ve never had grilled romaine, you’ve got to try it!

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You can do this on the grill or

use a hot skillet and a drizzle of olive oil

grilled romaine lettuce thepaintedapron.com

You can’t believe how much flavor the heat gives the lettuce,

all it needs is a little salt and pepper

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Put the grapes and sprouts on a foil lined baking sheet,

drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper

Toss to coat and pop in a 400 degree F oven

for about 20-25 minutes,

until sprouts are done and have some dark, crispy edges

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Meanwhile chop up the pear, cheese and pecans

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Put the pears and pecans in a skillet over medium heat

Cook for 3-5 minutes until pears start to caramelize

and nuts are just fragrant

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Now add the cheese to the roasted sprouts and grapes and stir,

to incorporate everything and start the cheese melting

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Place all this yumminess on top of the warm romaine

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and prepare to enjoy~

Grilled Romaine Salad with Pears, Grapes Brussels & Bleu

A unique hot salad that's full of flavor
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large romaine leaves
  • 1 ripe pear
  • 20 seedless red grapes
  • 10 Brussel sprouts
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 2 oz bleu cheese*
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash lettuce and grapes and pat dry
  • Chop the pear, pecans and bleu cheese
  • Cut stems off Brussels sprouts and cut in half
  • Place the sprouts and grapes on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
  • Roll sprouts and grapes around in oil and seasonings to coat
  • Roast in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until sprout begin to char
  • Heat a skillet to medium high and add a scant amount of olive oil
  • Add romaine leaves to skillet in batches, and cook 1-2 minutes per side, and set aside and keep warm
  • Add pears and pecans to skillet and saute in a little olive oil until pears soften
  • Add cooked sprouts and grapes to skillet, add cheese and stir to melt and combine
  • Place warm romaine leaves on plates and top with skillet mixture
  • Serve immediately

Notes

Romaine leaves can be brushed with olive oil and placed on a medium hot grill to char
*substitute sharp white cheddar for bleu cheese if desired or skip cheese and use a dash of creamy Italian, ranch dressing or favorite vinaigrette
Keyword bleu cheese, Brussels sprouts, grapes, hot salad, pear, pecans, romaine lettuce

Enjoy!

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Comments
22 Responses to “Grilled Romaine Salad with Pears, Grapes, Brussels and Blue”
  1. What a mouthwatering warm salad! I like the idea of grilling romaine lettuce.

  2. Pam says:

    This warm salad looks delicious. I have never tried grilled romaine, but I must! Happy Sunday, Jenna!

  3. Nancy says:

    I love grilled romaine salad. It’s a popular salad at a place we often go to in Pennsylvania. I never thought of grilling it quickly in a pan on the stove. How fabulous! This warm salad is bursting with flavor. Thank you! Happy Sunday!

  4. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says:

    Good morning, Jenna! I have never tried grilled romaine, but after seeing this yummy dish I can’t wait to try it. All of these ingredients sound so delicious paired together. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful Sunday!

  5. Now, this is the salad for me!

  6. creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.com says:

    This looks simply amazing! YUM! You always make the prettiest dishes too. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

  7. Yes, this is in my favorite food group!

  8. ehacarr says:

    This looks truly different and very moreish and plates beautifully 🙂 !

  9. I might have to try this one. Maybe skip the brussels sprouts!

  10. Kim says:

    Jenna, I have never heard of grilling romaine but this looks so delicious and so different. The grilled brussel sprouts look fantastic. I’m definitely going to try this out and pinning for sure. Thanks for sharing such a unique treat and happy Monday!

  11. Mary says:

    Such a flavorful salad and combination of ingredients Jenna! ♥

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