Grilled Lettuces

Food Network, Giada de Laurentiis

Makes 6 servings

    2 tablespoons olive oil                                        
    3 heads endive HLW                                             
    1 head radicchio wedged                                        
    1 head romaine lettuce quartered                               
    Salt and pepper                                                
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar                                 

PREP TIME: 6 MIN/COOK TIME: 10 MIN

Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat).

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the endive, radicchio and romaine, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the lettuces until they are crisp-tender and browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.
Coarsely chop the lettuces, then toss them in a large bowl with the remaining oil and vinegar. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper. Serve warm.

MY NOTE: Just do the romaine.  The endive and radicchio are too bitter for my taste.  It is really about as easy as can be if you're grilling anyway and the grilled romaine is really tasty.  I might add some tomatoes and onion (raw) for more substance. Shaved parmesan was a nice addition.

MXF