Charred Romaine Wedge Salad (Print Version)

Smoky romaine wedges topped with airy blue cheese foam for a crunchy, savory bite in minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Foam

05 - 100 g blue cheese, crumbled
06 - 200 ml heavy cream
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush the cut sides of each romaine half with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill. Char for 2 to 3 minutes until grill marks form and the lettuce is slightly wilted.
04 - In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over low heat until just warm.
05 - Add the crumbled blue cheese and lemon juice to the warm cream, stirring until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
06 - Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the mixture until light and frothy to create the blue cheese foam.
07 - Arrange the charred romaine wedges on individual plates and generously drizzle with the blue cheese foam.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For enhanced presentation and additional flavor, garnish with chopped chives or crispy bacon bits.
02 - Pair with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc for a balanced accompaniment.

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