Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette With Grilled Romaine

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 heads romaine lettuce (usually 1 package. slice lengthwise to make 6 servings)
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil (to drizzle on the romaine to grill)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated to finish the salad
• 6 plum tomatoes, cut in half and lightly seeded (roasted and rough chopped)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 -3 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 cup fresh basil, rough chopped
• 1 large shallot, rough chopped
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 tomatoes -- roast the tomatoes. in a 400 degree oven or on a grill, just slice the tomatoes in half and grill or roast until slightly semi soft. no need for seasoning at this point. just 5-7 minutes per side. remove and let cool before chopping.
• 2 dressing -- rough chop the tomatoes and add to a small bowl. add in all other ingredients and mix well with an immersion blender, a regular blender or a small food processor. puree until you have a smooth texture. chill until ready to use.
• 3 romaine -- slice each romaine heart lengthwise and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. grill the romaine, on either an outdoor grill, a grill pan, or even a saute pan -- anything you have. just 3-4 minutes per side until lightly brown and slightly wilted.
• 4 serve -- the warm romaine with the chilled vinaigrette and fresh grated parmesan. enjoy!
• 5 note: this dressing is great over fish, grilled vegetables, or pretty much anything. it is a wonderful dressing.