Griddled baby gem lettuce with balsamic and goat's cheese

by The Good Food Team

Ingredients

2 Baby Gem lettuces , ends trimmed, quartered
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp clear honey
50g soft goat's cheese
50g pomegranate seeds

Directions

Put the lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with a little of the olive oil, then season. Place a griddle pan on a high heat. Griddle the lettuce for 30 secs-1 min per side or until slightly charred. Remove to a plate. Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey with some seasoning, then whisk in the remaining olive oil to make a dressing.

Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce. Crumble the goat’s cheese on top of the salad and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds.

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