Grilled Wedge Salad and Blue Cheese Dressing

Grilled Wedge Salad and Blue Cheese Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/3 cup blue cheese dressing
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, sliced thin
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped chives

Ingredients for Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing:

• 3 Tbsp. creamy blue cheese
• 2 Tbsp. buttermilk
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. hot sauce
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. sugar
• salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the head of romaine lettuce. Slice the head of romaine in half lengthwise.
2. Oil the grates of the grill. Turn the grill to medium-high heat.
3. Brush both the cut sides and back sides of the romaine halves with oil. Grill on each side for 2-3 minutes, until grill marks have formed. Transfer the romaine to a large platter.
4. Divide the blue cheese dressing between the salads, then divide the remaining toppings between each salad.
5. Season with salt and pepper.