GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS WITH FIGS, PEAR and cashew cheese

GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS WITH FIGS, PEAR AND cashew cheese

Serves: 4

2 romaine hearts

3 figs cut into quarters or thin slice

1 pear, cored and sliced thinly

1/4 c walnuts, lightly chopped

cashew cheese crumbled

Dressing: 6 tablespoons lemon or lime avocado oil

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup

salt & pepper

Slice the romaine hearts in half lengthwise. Whisk together the dressing ingredients using a fork.

pre Heat 11 inch griddle or electric skillet and brush  romaine lightly with oil. Brush the cut side of the romaine hearts with the balsamic dressing and place on the griddle cut-side-down. Cook for 3-5 minutes until charred griddle lines appear (no need to turn over). Place the romaine on a large serving plate, cut side up. Slice the figs into quarters and scatter on top of the romaine along with the sliced pear, walnuts and crumbled cheese. Serve with the remaining dressing.