Greek-Inspired Grilled Wedge Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Greek-inspired grilled salad combines Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh crunchy vegetables with a mouthwatering wedge of caramelized romaine lettuce.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 halved Kalamata olives

Directions

1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2 Whisk oil, balsamic vinegar, and mixed herbs in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper.
3 Place romaine halves cut-sides up on a work surface. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4 Grill romaine, cut-sides down until slightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
5 Plate grilled romaine cut-sides up. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, and olives. Drizzle with dressing and serve.