Diabetic, Gluten Free & Heart Healthy
The grill isn’t just for steaks and burgers anymore. Grilling romaine lettuce will give a whole new dimension to your salad, and it couldn’t be easier. Just make sure to slice the romaine vertically to keep the core together on the grill.
Ingredients
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4 hearts Romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
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4 large red tomatoes, halved
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4 medium yellow tomatoes, halved
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2 small red onions, halved
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1/4 tsp salt
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Black pepper to taste
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1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
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1 Tbsp sunflower seeds
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Chopped fresh basil, for garnish
Preparation
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- On a baking sheet, arrange the romaine lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over the vegetables.
- Transfer the vegetables to the grill. Turning the vegetables frequently, grill the lettuce until the outer leaves are just browned and softened, about 5 minutes, and the tomatoes and onions are softened and slightly charred, about 7 minutes. Transfer the vegetables back to the baking sheet. Chop the tomatoes and onions. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. On a large platter, arrange the romaine halves and drizzle with half the vinaigrette. In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes and onions and toss with the remaining vinaigrette. Arrange the tomato mixture over the lettuce and top with the avocado, sunflower seeds and basil.
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Date Last Reviewed: July 31, 2018
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