This month’s gathering of Gourmet Girls was BBQ and it was such fun. When the menu was sent out I was excited to see this one on my to make list. I had seen this done before but was always a little leery of putting Romaine Lettuce on the grill. Leary no more - it was wonderful and so DAMN easy!! The flavor was great and I will be making this one again for sure!
Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilled Caesar Salad
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
Serves:
3 to 5 servings
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus shaved Parmesan for serving
3 heads romaine hearts, sliced lengthwise in 1/2
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Preheat grill to medium heat.
In a blender, combine the garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Drizzle in 3/4 cup olive oil to emulsify. Add the Parmesan and pulse.
Gently toss the hearts of romaine in remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 minutes, until grill marks appear and the romaine becomes wilted.
Remove the lettuce to a cutting board and cut into 2-inch wide strips. Place in a bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Toss to coat and serve warm. Garnish with the shaved Parmesan.
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I’ve only had a grilled caesar once and loved it - thanks for the reminder!
Nice..I saw the Neelys do that on one of their shows..or was it Bobby Flay? Oh damn I dont know, but it looks delish!
Yummy Yummy Yummy. My father makes the worlds BEST Caesar Salad!!
I love grilled lettuce! It’s so delicious, and so unexpected.
I love grilled romaine! This salad rocks.
I’ve always wanted to try this!!
Hi Gang - Thanks for playing - I was so surprised at how this salad turned out and will make it again. To me lettuce and hot bbq did not equal good.. I was so wrong
Gee, this sounds Eve-Proof. I may try it Cathy!