Grilled Little Gem Lettuce Salad
Grilled Little Gem Lettuce Salad offers a unique flavor that’s smoky and delicious. With avocado and a balsamic glaze, your guests won’t be able to get enough.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Total Time18 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad for a buffet, salad for party, grilled salad recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 133kcal
- 8 heads Little Gem Lettuce, washed and dried, roots trimmed, cut in half lengthwise
- olive oil for drizzling
- ½ large avocado, thinly sliced
- 1½ tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Preheat a stove-top grill over high heat. Place the prepared Little Gems on a baking sheet or large plate, flat sides up. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
When the grill is very hot, add the lettuce to it, flat sides down. If you don’t hear a sizzling sound, the grill isn’t hot enough yet. Wait for the sizzle! Grill just to mark them, about 3 minutes. Use kitchen tongs to remove them from the grill and place them on a plate to cool. Set aside. Arrange the grilled Little Gems and avocado slices on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the blue cheese and drizzle with the lemon juice.
Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a strong simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until the vinegar has reduced by about half. Let it cool slightly and then drizzle it over the salad.
Serve!
Calories: 133kcal