Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Dressing

Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Dressing

Charring romaine on the grill adds smoky depth beneath a creamy, garlicky Caesar dressing.

Total 15 min Makes 4 servings Calories 220/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Halved romaine hearts get a quick, hot sear until the edges char and the leaves soften slightly while the core stays crisp. Drizzled with Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy croutons, this makes a quick side salad for grilled dinners or a light starter in warm weather.

Ingredients

  • 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup croutons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. Brush the cut sides of the romaine hearts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill and cook until charred, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Flip the romaine and grill the outer side for 1 to 2 minutes, until just wilted but still crisp at the core.

  5. Transfer the grilled romaine to a serving platter, cut-side up.

  6. Drizzle the Caesar dressing evenly over the warm romaine halves.

  7. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top, then scatter the shaved Parmesan and croutons over the salads.

  8. Serve immediately while the romaine is still warm.

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    Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Dressing

    Halved romaine hearts get a quick, hot sear until the edges char and the leaves soften slightly while the core stays crisp. Drizzled with Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy croutons, this makes a quick side salad for grilled dinners or a light starter in warm weather.

    15 min 4 servings 220 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
    • 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 cup croutons
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

    2. 2

      Brush the cut sides of the romaine hearts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    3. 3

      Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill and cook until charred, 2 to 3 minutes.

    4. 4

      Flip the romaine and grill the outer side for 1 to 2 minutes, until just wilted but still crisp at the core.

    5. 5

      Transfer the grilled romaine to a serving platter, cut-side up.

    6. 6

      Drizzle the Caesar dressing evenly over the warm romaine halves.

    7. 7

      Squeeze the lemon juice over the top, then scatter the shaved Parmesan and croutons over the salads.

    8. 8

      Serve immediately while the romaine is still warm.