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Little Gem Lettuce Salad with avocado slices on white plate
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5 from 6 votes

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
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad for a buffet, salad for party, grilled salad recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 133kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 heads Little Gem Lettuce, washed and dried, roots trimmed, cut in half lengthwise
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • ½ large avocado, thinly sliced
  • tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal