Grilled Romaine Lettuce Caesar Salad
Serves 4
10 mins prep
5 mins cook
15 mins total
Grilled romaine Caesar salad is a quick and delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad. Make this unique salad by searing romaine lettuce in a stovetop skillet or on a grill until it's slightly charred. Drizzle with an amazing homemade Caesar dressing and top it off with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve this 15-minute salad as a hearty dinner salad with meat, cooked chicken breasts or other protein.
Caesar salad dressing
Romaine salad
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Mix the Caesar dressing
Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. Whisk together until smooth and combined. Alternatively, place the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend, or place in a lidded jar and shake well. The dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead. Store refrigerated.
Make the salad
Trim a slim piece off the stem end of each romaine head — be sure to keep the stem intact. Remove any outer leaves that are damaged or discolored. Cut each romaine heart in half.
Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the lettuce, or use a pastry brush. Don't be shy about the quantity of oil — it adds flavor, color and helps the lettuce to release from the hot pan. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper over the cut sides.
Place a large (12-inch) skillet (non-stick or cast iron) over medium-heat heat. When a drop of water sizzles in the pan, add the romaine hearts, cut-side down. Cook until the lettuce is browned and smells pleasantly nutty, 3-5 minutes.
Using tongs, gently transfer the romaine halves to a serving platter. Drizzle some of the dressing generously over the lettuce and sprinkle with the cheese. Serve the salad with a knife and fork, with the remaining dressing on the side.
