Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

When it comes to grilling, lettuce might not be the first thing you choose–but this recipe will sway you otherwise. Romaine is hearty enough to stay in tact on on the grill, and the charred tang you get from grilling it elevates a salad immensely. If you don't have a grill, try broiling the romaine instead to get a nice char. 

Ingredients:

• 3 heads romaine
• 1 lemon 
• 1/3 cup mayo
• 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp grated parmesan
• 1/4 tsp anchovy paste
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil 
• Salt & pepper

1. MAKE DRESSING

• Turn on the grill on medium heat
• Juice lemon 
• Combine lemon juice, mayo, yogurt, parmesan, anchovy paste, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp olive oil (you’ll use the rest of the oil for grilling), and salt & pepper to taste
• Whisk until smooth

2. GRILL ROMAINE

• Cut romaine heads in half lengthwise
• Drizzle remaining olive oil on cut side of lettuce and season with salt & pepper
• Place romaine cut-side down on grill and cook for 3 min, then flip and cook 3 min more (Keep an eye on it! Grill temps vary dramatically so your timing might be a little different.)

3. GARNISH & GATHER

• Remove romaine from grill and place cut-side up on a platter, then drizzle with caesar dressing and enjoy!