Grilled Little Gem Lettuces with Orange, Sherry Vinegar, and Walnuts
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 2Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1Tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4tsp salt
  • 1/4tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2cup walnuts
  • 8 little gem lettuces or hearts of romaine
  • 1 orangefor garnish
Instructions
  1. In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Chop walnuts or blitz in food processor to the size of small peas and set aside.
  3. Slice each lettuce in half lengthwise, being careful to retain core. Wash and dry lettuce well. Brush each lettuce half with a bit of olive oil mixture and place cut side down on grill until just wilted and grill marks are showing, about 2 minutes. Turn and grill the other side, about another minute.
  4. Remove lettuce halves to serving plate; sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Using a rasp, zest a bit of orange over each piece of lettuce. Cut orange in half and squeeze juice from half the orange over lettuce pieces to finish.
Recipe Notes

Per serving: 190 calories; 10 g protein; 10 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 23 g total carbohydrates (9 g sugars, 1 g fiber); 119 mg sodium