Grilled Caesar Salad is a smokey spin on the classic recipe. Leafy sections of romaine are seared on the barbecue to create a lightly charred texture. The flavors come together with a drizzle of creamy homemade caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese.
Caesar salad is a staple on restaurant menus, but it can be easily made at home. Crisp chopped greens tossed in a creamy anchovy dressing are a classic combination. To take the taste to the next level, the lettuce is grilled to add a hint of char flavor.
Here is a quick recipe for Grilled Caesar Salad:
PREP TIME: 20 mins | COOK TIME: 5 mins | TOTAL TIME: 25 mins
SERVINGS: 4 people | CALORIES: 368 kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- take ½ teaspoon of minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more for seasoning
- take ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese finely grated, plus more for garnish
- 2 hearts romaine
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
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In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovy paste, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Slowly whisk in olive oil until a thickened dressing is formed.
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Add the parmesan cheese and whisk to combine.
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Cut romaine lettuce heads in quarters lengthwise leaving the cores intact.
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This will yield eight sections. If the lettuce head is small, keep it in halves.
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Brush olive oil on the cut sides of the lettuce. Lightly season with salt.
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Preheat the grill over medium-high heat (350 to 400ºF).
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Carefully grease the cooking grates with tongs using a paper towel dipped in oil.
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Once the grates are hot, place the Romaine lettuce cut side down on the grill.
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Press the lettuce down so it creates direct contact with the hot grates. Cook until lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Flip to the other cut side and grill for 1 to 2 additional minutes.
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Transfer grilled lettuce to serving plates.
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Drizzle with Caesar dressing and top with freshly cracked black, parmesan cheese, and croutons.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 22mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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