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Balsamic Glazed Grilled Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese, Medjool Dates & Pears

balsamic glazed grilled romaine hearts with medjool dates

Grilled hearts of Romaine pair perfectly with a fresh combination of Natural Delights® Medjool dates and pears in this delectable dish.
Yield
4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • Grilled Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese, Medjool Dates & Pears
  • 3-4 romaine hearts
  • 3 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz. Blue cheese, crumbled
  • 6-8 Medjool dates, pitted & sliced
  • 2 pears, quartered, sliced & sprinkled with lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parsley or chervil, roughly chopped
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • Balsamic Glaze
  • 8 oz. balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • pinch salt

Preparation

Grilled Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese, Medjool Dates & Pears

Remove any wilted leaves from the romaine sides & trim tops. Slice in half lengthwise.

Heat grill or grill pan to a medium high heat.

Brush romaine with oil.

Sear romaine to char and grill quickly on all sides while rotating.

Place on serving platter.

Top with cheese, fruits and herbs.

Salt & pepper to taste.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze to finish.

Balsamic Glaze

Place all ingredients in a small saucepan.

Blend and bring to a simmer and reduce by half, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serve salad immediately.

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*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.