Blue brie on hot grilled romaine is a combination most people would not try on their own. They should. The heat wilts the lettuce just enough to soften it, and the cheese melts into the warm leaves in pools of creamy blue. Add crispy bacon crumbles and sliced nectarines and you have a salad that tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Two romaine hearts, brushed with olive oil, grilled until slightly charred. The blue brie goes on immediately after grilling so it starts to melt. The nectarines go on cold. The temperature contrast between warm cheese and cold fruit is half the appeal. One of my favorite things we make in summer, honestly.
Tips for Making Grilled Romaine with Blue Brie
Grill the romaine quickly
Two romaine hearts, halved lengthwise, brushed with olive oil. Medium-high heat, two minutes per side. You want char marks and wilted outer leaves but a crisp centre.
Do not overcook. Fully wilted romaine is limp and sad. The grill is a quick kiss of heat, not a long cook.
Add the cheese while the romaine is hot
Cut the blue brie into chunks and place them on the grilled romaine immediately after removing from the grill. The residual heat softens the cheese.
Saga blue brie is creamier and milder than other blue cheeses. If using a stronger blue, use less.
Grilled Romaine and Blue Brie Salad
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Smokey, sweet, and creamy, this grilled romaine salad is enhanced with bacon and stone fruit, creating a hearty and unique dish with blue brie cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 nectarines, sliced
- 100g Saga blue brie cheese, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush the romaine lettuce hearts with olive oil.
- Place the romaine hearts on the grill and char them slightly on each side.
- Remove from the grill and top with chunks of blue brie cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Add sliced nectarines and crumbled bacon on top.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saga blue brie?
A Danish blue cheese with a creamy, brie-like texture. It is milder and creamier than Roquefort or Gorgonzola. Available at cheese counters. Regular brie with a slice of blue cheese crumbled over it approximates the effect.
Can I use peaches instead of nectarines?
Yes. Peel them if the skin is tough. Nectarine skin is thinner and does not need peeling.
Can I skip the bacon?
Yes. The salad works without it. The bacon adds salt and crunch that contrast the creamy cheese. Toasted walnuts are a vegetarian alternative.
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