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!

Course Main Dishes, Salads, Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled romaine, grilled romaine salad

Diet Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Occasion 4th of July

Time 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 197kcal

Author Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Grilled Romaine

2 romaine hearts
2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese 90 g

Dressing

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

Instructions

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.

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