grilled romaine
This grilled romaine salad is a simple yet elegant dish that combines the smokey flavor of grilled romaine with a tangy dressing. Perfect as a side for barbecues or as a light meal on its own.
Equipment
- 1 Grill or grill pan
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Serving plate
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
- cherry tomatoes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Cut the heads of romaine lettuce in half lengthwise, keeping the core intact.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Brush the cut sides of the romaine with the olive oil mixture.
- Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes or until grill marks appear and the leaves are slightly wilted.
- Carefully flip the romaine halves and grill for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and place on a serving plate.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the grilled romaine and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Optionally, add cherry tomatoes for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, you can include sliced grilled chicken or shrimp on top of the salad.
Feel free to customize the dressing according to your taste preferences, substituting with lemon vinaigrette or your favorite salad dressing.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.