Grilled Romaine Salad with Jalapeno Ranch
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Grilled Romaine Salad with Jalapeno Ranch
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A grilled romaine salad made from romaine lettuce hearts, corn, tomatoes, bacon, cotija cheese and hard boiled eggs. Serve with jalapeno ranch.
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Ingredients
For the salad
- 6 trips Bacon
- 10.5 ounces grape tomatoes (about 36 grape tomatoes)
- 2 ears sweet corn, schucked
- 3 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
- olive oil or nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 4 hard boiled eggs, halved
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
- freshly ground black pepper for finishing
For the dressing (makes 1 cup)
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 lices pickled jalapenos (I used mild)
Instructions
For the salad
- Cook the bacon: Place bacon strips in a cold large nonstick skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown and crispy. Transfer to a large plate covered in paper towels and set aside to cool.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F-450°F) for direct-heat grilling.(For gas grilling, simply light all the burners on high, close the lid and let the grill heat up for 5-10 minutes. For charcoal grilling, the process is a bit more involved. Here's a super-quick read showing you step-by-step how to start a charcoal grill.)
- Skewer the tomatoes: While the grill is heating up, thread the grape tomatoes onto 4 large metal skewers. (If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak the skewers in water for 20 minutes beforehand so they don’t burn on the grill.)
- Prepare the remaining ingredients: Brush or spray the ears of corn, grape tomatoes and the inside of the romaine lettuce halves with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Grill the corn: Grill the ears of corn with the lid closed for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is caramelized and dark brown spots appear on the kernels. Transfer to a large plate or baking sheet and set aside.
- Grill the tomatoes and lettuce: Grill the tomatoes and lettuce cut-side down with the lid open for about 3 minutes. Turn the tomatoes occasionally and remove when charred and blistered. Remove the lettuce when the cut-side is slightly charred. Be careful not to grill too much or the lettuce will wilt. Transfer to a large plate or baking sheet and set aside.
- Cut the corn and crumble bacon: Cut the grilled corn off the cob and crumble the cooled bacon.
- Serve: Place grilled lettuce cut-side up on a large serving platter (or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces) and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with creamy jalapeno ranch dressing and top with grilled corn kernels, grilled grape tomatoes, crumbled bacon, cotija cheese and hardboiled eggs.
For the dressing
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving with dressing
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
1330mg
(55%)
Potassium
529mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving with dressing | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1330mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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