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Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs

These Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs are smoky with a touch of sweetness and perfectly complemented with creamy goat cheese. This is a must-make summer salad with a twist!

Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free option

Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs

You know when you try a unique dish and proceed to think about it for days… then weeks… then MONTHS after you ate it. Perhaps you were traveling and tried something unique. Or maybe it was a fun twist that you never would have thought of.

Well, that’s how I felt the first time I tried grilled lettuce. Specifically, grilled romaine lettuce.

I’ve been thinking about this salad for over a YEAR now! It’s about time I’ve executed!

You’ve gotta try these Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs…

I first tasted the deliciously wilted leafy green salad at a restaurant. I loved the smokiness, the softening (as weird as that sounds) of usually crisp lettuce, and the saltiness. Restaurants definitely know how to salt their food!

Then, on a trip to Philadelphia, I ate not only grilled romaine hearts, but smoky, salty grilled romaine with figs.

Fresh figs have such a short season (June through September), so it was a treat to enjoy them in the first place. But the sweetness of this summer fruit worked PERFECTLY with the smokiness of grilled lettuce. I don’t think there’s another fruit that would have worked so perfectly and held up in this dish.

So I finally set out to recreate this amazing dish I ate…

And mmm mmm mmm (I guess I’m speechless!), it was just as good!!!

I added some goat cheese on top – just imagine the melty creaminess…. ahh I’m salivating as I type!

Grilled Romaine Lettuce With Figs and Goat Cheese

This salad is smoky, with hints of sweetness, and a tang. Your summer won’t be complete without it!

Here’s how to make this grilled salad…

Gently brush romaine hearts with olive oil, plus a sprinkle of sea salt. Simply grill over medium-high heat. 

Romaine hearts on the grill

Top with seasonal figs, then crumble goat cheese on top. 

Grilled Summer Salad

These Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs are…

  • Smoky and sweet
  • Easy to make
  • Grilled to perfection
  • Perfect for summer
  • Vegetarian
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Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs

Ingredients

3 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise

Olive oil (for brushing)

6 black figs, halved lengthwise

1 ounce goat cheese (or another soft cheese of choice)

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut romaine hearts lengthwise. Brush both sides with olive oil.
  2. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place romaine hearts cut side down on a dry grill for three minutes, then flip. Grill until leaves are charred and begin to wilt. Romaine hearts should be tender, but maintain their shape when done.
  3. Prepare a grill pan with nonstick spray. Over medium-high heat place figs cut side down for one minute. Flip for 30 seconds and remove from heat.
  4. Once cool enough to handle, halve again and sprinkle over romaine hearts. Crumble goat cheese on top and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, if desired.
  5. Enjoy!

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Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs

I hope you enjoy this delectable Meatless Monday dinner as much as I did! Bon appetite!
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  1. I just tried this for my family bar-b-que…it was a big hit, not to mention easy and beautiful! Thanks for the amazing idea and combination!

  2. i never would have thought to grill romaine lettuce like this before! definitely something i need to try!