Grilled Garden Medley with Feta and White Wine

Elevate your salad game with this delightful and refreshing summer recipe. Grilled lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese are bathed in the flavors of white wine, resulting in a mouthwatering combination of textures and tastes. Enjoy this vibrant and easy-to-make dish as a light lunch or a flavorful side to any main course.
ingredients
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- 2.
Cut each head of romaine lettuce in half lengthwise, keeping the core intact.
- 3.
Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the lettuce halves.
- 4.
Place the lettuce, cut side down, on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, until grill marks appear and the lettuce slightly wilts.
- 5.
Turn the lettuce over and grill for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- 6.
In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 7.
Drizzle the white wine over the tomato-cucumber mixture, and toss gently to combine.
- 8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9.
Place the grilled lettuce halves on serving plates and top with the tomato-cucumber mixture.
- 10.
Drizzle any remaining dressing from the bowl over the lettuce, if desired.
- 11.
Serve immediately and enjoy the exquisite combination of flavors and textures.