Try your hand at Grilled Romaine Salad, a delicious salad preparation technique that perfectly chars the lettuce for a crunchy outside and a soft interior that goes great with lemon dressing!
When brushed with olive oil, romaine transforms into charred romaine and ends up being caramelized and crunchy on the outside but slightly soft in the middle. If you’ve never thought to grill your greens, or your romaine, in fact, think again. Though it wouldn’t be most peoples’ first thought for preparing their salad, grilled lettuce is a delicious way to enjoy it.
With the addition of a dressing and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, it makes a tasty base for salads and can also be eaten almost alone.
Prepare yourself for your favorite summertime dish, which includes grilled romaine hearts, garlic, mustard, and a generous amount of tart lemon juice.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high.
- Rinse and pat dry the lettuce. Cut the 2 heads in half lengthwise. Brush surface with olive oil and grill about 4 to 5 minutes total, turning occasionally. Place each wedge on a salad plate and drizzle with Citrus Caesar Vinaigrette or your favorite Caesar dressing.
How to Make Grilled Romaine for Salad | SAM THE COOKING GUY
Grilled Romaine Salad 🔗
Try your hand at Grilled Romaine Salad, a delicious salad cooking method that chars the lettuce just right. It’s crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and pairs perfectly with lemon dressing!
Prep: 15min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 197 kcal, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, Fat 17.5 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 195 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 1.9 g
Ingredients:
- 2 romaine hearts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30 mL)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (90 g)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30 mL)
- 1 Tbsp red/white wine vinegar or lemon juice (15 mL)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Pinch each salt and pepper
Instruction:
- Prep: Cut romaine hearts in half lengthwise. Brush all sides with olive oil.
- Dressing: Whisk together all Dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Grill: Preheated grill to medium-high. Place romaine cut side down on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until charred in spots. Flip and cook for 1 more minute.
- Assemble: Serve romaine hearts whole or chopped, topping with parmesan and dressing.
FAQ
Why would you grill lettuce?
Here are just three reasons to head outside and start grilling some lettuce right away: Flavor: Grilling lettuce produces a deliciously caramelized, smoky flavor; Texture: Cool, crispy insides contrast gloriously with the caramelized outside; Ease: Grilling romaine is simply the most delectable way to get your greens.
How do you clean romaine lettuce on the grill?
1. To clean the romaine, place the halves in a large bowl (or several bowls) of cold water. Gently swoosh the lettuce in the water and let it sit for 10 minutes; the dirt and grime will settle to the bottom of the bowl.
How does Gordon Ramsay cut romaine lettuce?
1. To clean the romaine, place the halves in a large bowl (or several bowls) of cold water. Gently swoosh the lettuce in the water and let it sit for 10 minutes; the dirt and grime will settle to the bottom of the bowl.