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Balsamic Glazed Grilled Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese, Medjool Dates & Pears
- 3-4 romaine hearts
- 3 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 oz. Blue cheese, crumbled
- 6-8 Medjool dates, pitted & sliced
- 2 pears, quartered, sliced & sprinkled with lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parsley or chervil, roughly chopped
- Salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
- Balsamic Glaze
- 8 oz. balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- pinch of salt
Remove any wilted leaves from the romaine sides & trim tops. Slice in half lengthwise.
Heat grill or grill pan to a medium high heat.
Brush romaine with oil.
Sear romaine to char and grill quickly on all sides while rotating.
Place on serving platter.
Top with cheese, fruits and herbs.
Salt & pepper to taste.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze to finish.
Serve salad immediately.
Balsamic Glaze
Place all ingredients in a small saucepan.
Blend and bring to a simmer and reduce by half, about 15-20 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Where You Can Buy Ingredients:
| Farm Name | Owner Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham’s Faith Garden | - | HC 65 Box 33416, Concho, Arizona, 85924 | View |
| Agua Linda Farm | Laurel Loew | 2643 E. Frontage Rd., Amado, AZ, 85645 | View |
| Bard Date Company (Powered by Peanut Patch) | - | 4322 E County 13th Street, Yuma, AZ, 85364 | View |
| Collier Farm | Rhonda Collier | 690 W. Rd 5 North, Chino Valley, AZ, 86323 | View |
| Double Z Gardens | - | 10461 Arivaca Rd, Amado, Arizona | View |
| Duncan’s Trading Company | Patrick Duncan | 206 Laguna Drive South, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340 | View |
| Elfrida Community Garden | Julie Karra | 10566 Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, 85610 | View |
| K&B Farms | Kelly Cathcart & Beep Lawrence | 813 Cove Parkway, Suite 103, Cottonwood, AZ, 86326 | View |
| La Buena Vida Farm | Jerry Racicot | 8883 E. Turquoise Road, Portal, Arizona, 85632 | View |
| Lucky Nickel Ranch | Michael and Pani McKenzie | 7361 S. Linda Lou Road, Eloy, AZ, 85131 | View |
| New Roots Phoenix Urban Farm | - | View website for address | View |
| One Windmill Farm | John Scott | , Queen Creek, Arizona, | View |
| Pinnacle Farms | Janna Anderson | - | View |
| Schnepf Farms | Carrie Schnepf | 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85242 | View |
| Whipstone Farm | Shanti Rade | 21640 N. Juniper Ridge Road, Paulden, Arizona, 86334 | View |
| Yucca Ash Farm | - | 16800 Yucca Ash Farm Rd., Sonoita, Arizona, 85637 | View |
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