Which lettuces can I grill and how do I do it?

by Cookthink

Got the grill going and some extra lettuce lying around? Romaine, Boston lettuce, escarole, radicchio and endive are all great lettuces to grill. Grilling lettuces is easy and fast. Cut a head of washed lettuce vertically in half or quarters so that the leaves are still connected at the base. Drizzle with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Grill for about 45 seconds a side, until the outer leaves are brown and crisp. If you have loose leaves, you might also try wrapping them in a scallion. Serve grilled lettuces with dipping sauces. Or try a salad of grilled lettuces: chop the grilled greens into bite-size pieces and spread on a platter topped with cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, scallions and vinaigrette. Recipe: Grilled Endive (Cookthink) Recipe: Sesame Vinaigrette (Cookthink) Recipe: Soy-Maple Vinaigrette (Cookthink) Recipe: Curry-Yogurt Dipping Sauce (Cookthink)