Grilled Romaine & Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette

Name: Grilled Romaine & Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsps olive oil; 1 tsp McCormick® Basil Leaves; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder; 2 heads Romaine lettuce hearts halved lengthwise; 1 tbsp olive oil; 10 asparagus spears cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup grape tomatoes; 1 cup mushrooms halved; 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder; 1 tsp McCormick® Onion Powder

Grill Romaine lettuce to add a hint of smoky flavor. Serve with grilled vegetables to make a spectacular summer salad.

15m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

81

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
Salad
2 heads Romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup mushrooms, halved
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Vinaigrette, mix all ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Set aside.
2 Brush Romaine lettuce lightly with some of the oil. Toss vegetables with remaining oil, garlic powder and onion powder in large bowl. Place vegetable mixture in grill basket sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
3 Grill vegetable mixture 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Grill Romaine lettuce over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning frequently.
4 Cut Romaine lettuce halves lengthwise in half. Place lettuce on individual plates; top with grilled vegetable mixture. Drizzle with Vinaigrette.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Variation: For grilled tossed salad, chop grilled Romaine lettuce into bite-size pieces. Toss with grilled vegetable mixture in large bowl. Drizzle with Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette; toss lightly to coat.