Grilled Hearts of Romaine Salad
ANDY BOY
Olive oil cooking spray
2 Andy Boy romaine hearts
2 tomatoes, halved
Salt and pepper
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese, or 1/2 cup shredded
Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup prepared low-fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing (optional)
1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Spray grill rack with cooking spray.
3. Lightly spray romaine hearts and tomatoes with cooking spray; season
to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Place tomatoes and romaine hearts on the grill. Grill tomatoes, turning
once, until tender. Grill romaine, turning occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or
until the outside leaves are slightly charred and begin to wilt.
5. Transfer grilled romaine hearts to a cutting board and immediately
slice coarsely with a serrated knife. Chop tomatoes.
6. Place romaine on a large platter. Top with tomatoes and blue cheese
or Parmesan.
7. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Makes 4 servings.
Tip: Arrange your favorite grilled steaks, chicken breasts or fish fillets on
top of this delicious smoky salad.
Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
Panzanella with Marinated Fresh
Mozzarella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
MOZZARELLA FRESCA
1 large loaf crusty Italian bread, cut in 3/4- to 1-inch cubes
2 cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, peeled, seeded and diced
10 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 22 1/2-ounce container Mozzarella Fresca*
marinated fresh mozzarella balls
1/2 cup reserved marinade
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and let sit out overnight to dry.
This can also be done in a 200°F oven, but take care not to dry to the point
where it looks/feels like croutons.
2. In a salad bowl, combine bread cubes with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion
and basil; set aside.
3. Remove cheese balls from marinade and set aside.
4. Place 1/2 cup marinade in a mixing bowl. Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Add to the salad, tossing gently. Let stand for 30 minutes.
5. Right before you’re ready to serve, add mozzarella balls to the salad
and gently mix. Makes 6-8 servings.
Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
Cooking in Style The Costco Way
