Grilled Romaine Salad with Caesar Dressing
Smoky, crunchy, creamy – this grilled romaine Caesar salad is an unexpected delight. A quick char transforms humble lettuce into a flavor explosion.
Grilled Romaine Salad with Caesar Dressing
Smoky, crunchy, creamy – this grilled romaine Caesar salad is an unexpected delight. A quick char transforms humble lettuce into a flavor explosion.
Key move
Grill the romaine quickly over high heat to achieve a smoky char without wilting the lettuce.
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The Setup
- Grill
- Mixing Bowlmedium
- Whisk
The Mise en Place
5 of 10Your prep station before cooking begins
Dressing (0/8)
Romaine is wilting on the grill.
Grill was too hot or romaine was left on too long. Reduce heat and grill for a shorter time.
Dressing is too thick.
Add a tablespoon of water or lemon juice to thin it out.
Chef's Notes
Grill romaine cut-side down for just 1-2 minutes per side to get char marks without wilting.
Top with grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete protein-packed meal.
Make the Caesar dressing up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
The Method
PREHEAT
Preheat grill to high heat.
Grill is preheated to high heat.
BRUSH
Brush romaine hearts with olive oil (½ cups).
Romaine hearts are evenly coated with olive oil.
GRILL
Time-sensitiveGrill romaine hearts, cut-side down, for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly charred.
Romaine hearts have light char marks on the cut side.
REMOVE
Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
Grilled romaine hearts have cooled slightly.
WHISK
Prep aheadIn a bowl, whisk together olive oil (½ cups), lemon juice (¼ cups), garlic (3 cloves), anchovy fillets (4 fillets), Parmesan cheese (½ cups), Dijon mustard (1 tbsp), Worcestershire sauce (1 tsp), and black pepper (½ tsp).
All dressing ingredients are combined and whisked into a smooth sauce.
DRIZZLE
Drizzle Caesar dressing over grilled romaine hearts.
Caesar dressing has been drizzled over the grilled romaine hearts.
GARNISH
Garnish with croutons (1 cup), if desired, and serve immediately.
Salad is garnished and ready to serve.
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