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Grilled Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing is for Salad.

Grilled Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing takes several minutes to prepare.

Grilled Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing takes several minutes to cook.

Grilled Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Grilled Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing are:

DRESSING (makes ablout 3/4 cup):

1 ripe avocado, peeled and dices

1/3 cup reduced fat buttermile

1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley leaves

2 table spoons mayo (light)

2 table spoons thinly slices fresh chives

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

2 table spoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Salad:

1 bag (3pack) romaine hearts

4 tablespoons extra vergin olive oil

1 cup drained mandarin range segments (jared or canned)

1/2 cup almond slices

Here is how you make Grilled Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing:

To make dressing; in a blender, puree avocado, buttermilk, parsley, mayo, chives, garlic, and lemon juice. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.To make salad: Heat a clean grill to med high. Cut romaine hearts in half lengthwise. Brush romaine with oil and season to taste with kosher salt and ground pepper. Grill, turning freequently, until slightly charred but not heated all the way through, about 5 min.Place grilled romaine on plates. Drizzle with dressing to taste and garnish with mandrine oranges and almnd slices. Serve immediately.Note: I have grilled on my cast iron pans also in replace of the grill.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIMBERWATERS.

The nutritional information for Grilled Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 66.1

• Total Fat: 5.1 g
• Cholesterol: 1.5 mg
• Sodium: 14.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 5.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
• Protein: 1.5 g