Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
Elevate your dining experience with this Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad Recipe, where smoky flavors unite with fresh ingredients to create a delightful dish that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Picture crisp romaine hearts kissed by the grill, mingling with a luscious, creamy dressing made vibrant by the zing of grilled lemons. Topped with crunchy baguette slices and your choice of savory turkey strips or grilled chicken, every bite is a celebration of flavor and texture. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners alike, this salad invites you to savor the simple pleasures of life while enjoying quality time around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hearts of romaine
- 2 lemons
- ½ baguette (gluten-free if desired)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 anchovies (or a substitute like capers)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grilled lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Optional: crispy turkey strips or grilled chicken
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to about 400°F.
- Drizzle baguette slices with olive oil and set aside.
- Grill romaine hearts cut-side down and halved lemons for about 2 minutes per side until charred.
- Grill baguette slices until toasted.
- In a bowl, combine anchovies, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, egg yolks, and mustard; whisk in olive oil gradually until emulsified.
- Slice grilled romaine and serve on a platter with dressing drizzled over top; add proteins if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg