Grilled Caesar Salad

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.