Friday, August 5, 2011

On the Grill: Bison Burgers and Romaine

Last night, Bret and I had another fantastic yet simple meal from the grill.  We picked up a package of bison burgers from Whole Foods after work.  I have never had a bison burger before and I was excited to finally try one!



Of course, grilling burgers calls for beer.  Bret and I have been happily indulging in blackberry and pumpkin beer almost every night.  Last night was no different.



I decided to make a simple salad to go with our burgers.  I made grilled romaine salad this past winter on our grill pan indoors and I was excited to make it again on our grill!  I simply cut a head of romaine in half lengthwise.  I brushed some olive oil onto the romaine and seasoned with salt and pepper.

The romaine joined the burgers on the grill and dinner was ready in no time!



The bison burger was really juicy and I loved its gamey flavor.  But the real highlight was the grilled romaine salad, which was served with a drizzle of white truffle oil and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.  Grilling the romaine brings out a totally different flavor and texture to this lettuce!



With simple and flavorful dinners like this, life honestly hasn't been better.  Tell me, what has you smiling lately?

17 comments:

Angie said...

I adore grilled romaine - perfect summer side! Tim's birthday is this weekend - we are both smiling! Enjoy yourself in your new casa!

Elizabeth said...

I LOVE grilled romaine. So jealous of all your grill dinners!

Kim said...

holy smokes, i have been DYING for a good burger. yum!

Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic said...

I've never had a bison burger before either! I wish I had a grill too!

Meghan@travelwinedine said...

I LOVE grilled romaine! But I don't drink pumpkin beer until it is officially fall! :)

In and Around Town said...

Nothing better than a great grill bison burger! So jealous of your grill!

Daisy said...

another perfect meal! but i gotta say - it's way too early for pumpkin beer. (for me!) haha.

Kate@Diethood said...

Fantastic idea! I looove the grilled romaine!

Megan said...

4 and a half days left at my job... that is what is making me smile from ear to ear.

I'm still really jealous of the grill!

Shannon said...

love meals like this!! absolutely perfect :)

Ann said...

Delicious! I keep saying it's time to grill romaine - maybe it finally IS time! I love when dinner comes together so quickly....

melissanibbles said...

Bison burgers and beer sounds like a great meal. Pumpkin beer already?! Fall is almost here huh? I love fall so I can't wait :)

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foodiesloveoatmeal said...

The bison burgers look so good! I love bison

newlywed said...

That grilled romaine looks awesome! I've never tried it. We still lack an outdoor grill...do you think I could try grilling it on a grill pan on my stove?

I am smiling because I caught a killer sale today at Ann Taylor Loft. Is that shallow?

Alaina said...

Grilled romaine looks so good!! I definitely need to try that once I get a grill. :-)

Emily @ A Cambridge Story said...

Loving all your grill posts. Bison burgers are so yummy - I've enjoyed that brand also. Need to get on the grilled romaine though!

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