Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad Recipe
Experience a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad with this Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad Recipe. The smoky flavor from grilled romaine hearts, charred lemons, and crispy pancetta elevates this dish to gourmet status. Perfect for summer barbecues or a fresh side at dinner, this salad combines familiar creamy dressing with exciting new flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s versatile enough to stand alone or pair beautifully with grilled chicken or salmon. Impress your guests with this vibrant and satisfying meal that’s both delicious and health-conscious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hearts of romaine (halved)
- 2 lemons (halved)
- ½ baguette (sliced)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 anchovies
- 2 garlic cloves
- Kosher salt & coarse black pepper
- Grated parmesan cheese
- grilled lemon juice
- egg yolks
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400°F.
- Lightly drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil.
- Grill romaine hearts, lemons, and baguette slices for about 2 minutes per side until charred.
- Assemble the salad by combining grilled ingredients with parmesan cheese and optional proteins like pancetta or chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg