There are some friends who just get it right every time they cook for you — and our friend Mike is one of them. His grilled romaine salad with gorgonzola is one of those dishes that never disappoints. Whenever he offers to cook we know we’re in for a delicious meal – and always hope for a version of his signature grilled romaine salad on the table.
The Grilled Romaine Salad Recipe Our Friend Mike Makes for Every Dinner Party
A few weeks ago we spend a long weekend on Cape Cod with our friends and their children. We have been close friends with them since they moved right down the street from us. The first night of our trip we decided to cook in our rental home and elected Mike as head chef. This particular night, he served grilled romaine topped with juicy tomatoes, crumbled gorgonzola, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze to go alongside marinated steak tips and roasted potatoes. It was perfection — smoky, tangy, and just the right balance to a hearty dinner.
Why We Love Grilled Romaine Salad (and Why You Will Too)
Grilled romaine is one of my favorite ways to eat a salad because it is always savory (and still crunchy when grilled just right)! Mike has a few variations of the dish. Other times, he’s made a grilled Caesar version with homemade dressing to accompany a perfectly cooked filet. Every variation is amazing — proof that grilled romaine deserves a spot on your menu all year long. I am already thinking of how I can bulk it up for our family vacation menu or make it fancy for our Christmas Eve spread.
Mike’s Famous Grilled Romaine Salad with Gorgonzola, Tomatoes + Balsamic Glaze
Grilled Romaine Salad with Gorgonzola, Tomatoes, and Balsamic Glaze
This grilled romaine salad with gorgonzola, tomatoes, and balsamic glaze is a flavorful side dish inspired by our friend Mike’s favorite recipe. Easy to make any time of year and perfect alongside steak, chicken, or seafood.
Ingredients
- 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
- Olive oil
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- Crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat.
- Brush cut sides of romaine lightly with olive oil and season with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Place romaine halves cut-side down on the grill for 1–2 minutes, just until lightly charred.
- Transfer to a platter.
- Top with halved tomatoes and crumbled gorgonzola.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with a sprinkle of fresh black pepper.
- Serve immediately while the lettuce is slightly warm and smoky.
Notes
Why You’ll Love It
- Quick, easy, and impressive
- Works with any main course — from steak to chicken to seafood
- Can be made outdoors or indoors on a grill pan
- Customizable with your favorite toppings
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