Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with these Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Vinaigrette, a smoky twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly charred romaine halves bring out a subtle sweetness and crisp-tender texture, while a zesty homemade Caesar vinaigrette—featuring bold flavors of Parmesan, Dijon mustard, garlic, and optional anchovies—ties it all together. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for impressing at backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners. Top with crunchy croutons and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for added flair, and serve warm for a dish that’s bursting with flavor and character. Discover a new way to enjoy Caesar salad with this irresistible grilled variation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole heads Romaine hearts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 ounce (finely grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 2 pieces (minced) Anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper
- 0.5 cup (optional, for garnish) Croutons
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat or set a grill pan over medium-high heat on a stovetop.
Rinse the romaine hearts and pat them dry. Slice them lengthwise into halves, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
Brush the cut sides of the romaine hearts lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the Caesar vinaigrette by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, anchovy fillets (if using), red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Set the vinaigrette aside.
Place the romaine halves cut side down on the grill. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until the cut sides are slightly charred and the leaves begin to wilt slightly. Flip them over and grill for an additional 1–2 minutes on the other side.
Remove the grilled romaine from the grill and place them on a serving platter, cut side up.
Drizzle the Caesar vinaigrette generously over the grilled romaine halves. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Optionally, garnish with croutons for added crunch before serving.
Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
