Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, and Tahini

Name: Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, and Tahini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: Homemade Tahini sauce; 2 to 3 ears corn on the cob; 3 hearts romaine lettuce; extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt; 10 ounces grape tomatoes (2 cups); 2 green onions; 1/2 bunch parsley; 1 teaspoon sumac; 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper; 1/2 lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings
4
Calories
292 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, and Tahini

Frida Fisher

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Grilled romaine lettuce with just the right amount of char and crispy edges, makes the base of this beautiful summer salad with a mixture of blistered corn, fresh grape tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and lemon. Don’t forget to prep your Tahini Sauce for the perfect finish! Serve as a side at your next BBQ, or top with grilled protein for a full meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

Homemade Tahini sauce
2 to 3 ears corn on the cob, husked
3 hearts romaine lettuce, trimmed and halved lengthwise
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
10 ounces grape tomatoes (2 cups), halved
2 green onions, trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts)
1/2 bunch parsley, leaves chopped
1 teaspoon sumac (optional)
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional)
1/2 lemon juiced

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Instructions

Fire up the grill: Lightly oil your grill grates. Set the outdoor or stovetop grill to high. (You can also use a large grill pan.)
Make the tahini sauce: Before getting started make the Tahini Sauce. This way the flavors can meld while you prep the rest of the salad. If you want the tahini sauce to be a little more runny like a dressing, add a splash of water and stir well until you get the desired consistency.
Grill the corn: When the grill is hot, place the ears on the griddle, grill grates, or over a flame. Turn until nicely charred, this should only take about 10 minutes total. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grill the lettuce: Brush the Romaine lettuce with extra virgin olive oil on both sides. Arrange the lettuce on the hot grill. Grill on one side for 3 minutes, then using a pair of tongs flip it and grill on the other side for about 3 minutes. The lettuce should soften, but remain crispy at the core, and gain some good char on both sides. Remove from heat and arrange the grilled lettuce on a large serving platter. (Turn the grill off at this point.)
Shuck the corn: In a large mixing bowl, hold one ear of corn standing up. Use a sharp knife to slice down along the cob to release the kernels into the bowl. Repeat with the remaining corn.
Mix the salad: Add the tomatoes, green onions, parsley, sumac, Aleppo pepper (if using), lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil to the bowl with the corn. Season with salt and toss to combine.
Assemble: Spoon the grilled corn and tomato salad on top of the grilled lettuce. Drizzle with a little tahini sauce. Serve immediately, with the remaining tahini sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

Use the sharpest knife you have to cut off the corn’s kernels. As the saying goes, you’re more likely to cut yourself on a dull knife than a sharp one!
This salad is best served warm, so try to plan your main to finish at the same time.
Make sure your grill is hot before placing the lettuce on it. Preheating the grill will help ensure that the lettuce cooks evenly and quickly, and prevent sticking.
Please note the calories do not include the Homemade tahini sauce.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 29.2kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 6.4g (2%) Protein 1.6g (3%) Fat 0.5g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 22.6mg (1%) Potassium 344.4mg (10%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 2.8g (6%) Vitamin A 3825.9IU (77%) Vitamin C 37.7mg (42%) Calcium 43.1mg (4%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	29.2kcal	1%
Carbohydrates	6.4g	2%
Protein	1.6g	3%
Fat	0.5g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Sodium	22.6mg	1%
Potassium	344.4mg	7%
Fiber	2.5g	10%
Sugar	2.8g	6%
Vitamin A	3825.9IU	77%
Vitamin C	37.7mg	42%
Calcium	43.1mg	4%
Iron	1.5mg	8%