Mediterranean Diet Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Diet Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe—a fresh twist on classic greens, packed with bold flavors and perfect for summer grilling. Tender romaine lettuce hearts are brushed with a zesty mixture of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, then expertly grilled to achieve smoky charred edges and crisp grill marks. The dish is finished with a colorful medley of crumbled feta, juicy cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and a sprinkling of fresh parsley, creating a visually stunning and flavor-rich plate. Ideal as a light starter or hearty side, this quick-to-make recipe celebrates wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired ingredients for a healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Romaine lettuce hearts
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cut the romaine lettuce hearts in half lengthwise, leaving the cores intact to hold the leaves together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the cut sides of the romaine lettuce halves generously with the olive oil mixture.
Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes, or until grill marks appear and the edges of the leaves start to char slightly.
Carefully remove the grilled romaine from the grill and place on a serving platter, cut side up.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley evenly over the grilled lettuce.
Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy Mediterranean side dish or starter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.3 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2970 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 892 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 602 mg | 13% | |
*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.
