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Grilled Romaine Salad with Mozzarella Recipe

This grilled romaine salad with mozzarella is going to be your new summer favorite. Not only does it feature your favorite greens, but also mozzarella. The combination of the warm and savory cheese mixed with the fresh and sweet veggies makes for a delicious blend of flavors.  

Prep Time:  15 minutes   |    Cook Time:  5 minutes   |    Total Time:  20 minutes   |    Servings:  2

Ingredients:

Vinaigrette:

  • 1 cup  Giambellino  Peach Bellini*
  • 1 tablespoon  Priano  Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup  Carlini  Pure Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground  Stonemill  Sea Salt Grinder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground  Stonemill  Peppercorn Grinder
  • 1 teaspoon  Simply Nature  Organic Light Agave Nectar
  • 2 tablespoons  Simply Nature  Organic  Stir In Ginger Paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Salad:

  • ground  Stonemill  Sea Salt Grinder,  to taste
  • ground  Stonemill  Peppercorn Grinder,  to taste
  • 1/4 cup  Carlini  Pure Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon  Simply Nature  Organic  Stir In Garlic Paste
  • 2 romaine hearts, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 8 ounces baby bellas
  • 1 yellow pepper, halved, seeded
  • 8 ounces cocktail tomatoes
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into 1/2 inch thick circles
  • 8 ounces  Emporium Selection  Fresh Mozzarella*

*These are Seasonal items that are only in stores for a limited time and may no longer be available.

Directions:

  1. Heat grill to medium.
  2. For the vinaigrette: In a medium size mason jar, combine all of the ingredients, shake vigorously until well blended. Slightly loosen lid. Refrigerate.
  3. For the salad: In a small bowl, mix together salt and pepper to taste, olive oil and garlic. Brush over romaine, baby bellas, yellow pepper, tomatoes, onions and cheese. Grill vegetables over medium heat until grill marks form and tomatoes are slightly blistered. Cut cheese and all vegetables, except romaine and onion, into bite size pieces. Separate onion slices into rings.
  4. To assemble, top romaine with grilled vegetables and mozzarella cheese. Tighten mason jar lid and shake up vinaigrette again to blend. Liberally drizzle with vinaigrette

Tip:  If the taste of alcohol is not desired in the vinaigrette, combine the ingredients in a medium-size microwave safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled. Whisk before serving.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Tricia, ALDI Test Kitchen