5.0 from 3 votes
Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilled Caesar Salad with leafy sections of romaine seared on the barbecue to create a lightly charred texture then drizzled in homemade dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 435 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salad
- olive oil for brushing and seasoning
- 2 hearts quartered romaine cut length-wise, keeping the cores in tact
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- In a medium bowl whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon minced garlic ,½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. l
- Slowly whisk in ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil until a thickened dressing is formed. Whisk in ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese.
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Salad
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Carefully grease the grates using tongs to rub them with a paper towel dipped in olive oil.
- Use a pastry brush or silicone brush to brush olive oil on the cut sides of 2 hearts quartered romaine. Lightly season with salt.
- Place the lettuce with one cut side down on the grill, pressing it down so it creates direct contact with hot grates. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Flip to the other cut side and grill 1 to 2 additional minutes. Transfer grilled lettuce to serving plates.
- Drizzle the grilled lettuce with the Caesar dressing and top with ground black pepper, ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, and 1 cup croutons. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Makes about ¾ cup dressing
Nutrition Information
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
836mg
(35%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.