Smokey Charred Romaine Lettuce, Bacon and Avo Salad

  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 15 minutes
  • Ready in: 35 minutes
  • Serves 8 as a side or 4 as a main

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Recipe

Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD DRESSING
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) olive or avocado oil + extra
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) honey
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) wholegrain mustard
  • Salt and pepper
  FOR THE SALAD
  • 4 heads romaine lettuce, halved through the length
  • 2 avocados
  • 200 g packet crispy diced bacon
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) white cheddar, finely grated

Description

Method:
  1. For the dressing, combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. For the salad, brush the cut sides of the lettuce with extra oil. Cook in batches, cut side down, on a griddle pan over medium high heat for about 3 minutes or until starting to char in places.
  3. Place the lettuce on a serving platter and drizzle over the dressing. Top with avo, bacon and cheddar.