Low Sodium Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Transform your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious *Low Sodium Grilled Romaine Lettuce* recipe. Featuring crisp romaine hearts lightly charred on the grill, this dish is infused with a zesty dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper—delivering bold flavor without the need for added salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy side dish is perfect for healthy eaters and grilling enthusiasts alike. For an optional decadent touch, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top while the lettuce is still warm. Whether served as a refreshing appetizer or paired with your favorite protein, this low-sodium grilled salad is a flavorful, guilt-free addition to your summer cookouts or weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse the romaine hearts thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel.
Slice each romaine heart lengthwise into halves, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic powder to create a dressing.
Brush the olive oil mixture generously onto the cut sides of the romaine halves.
Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the preheated grill.
Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves start to char and wilt slightly on the surface.
Flip the romaine hearts over and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove the romaine from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Optional: sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top while the lettuce is still warm.
Serve immediately as a nutritious and flavorful low-sodium appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 895 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 964 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% | |
*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.
