A totally unexpected experience when grilling romaine lettuce, try this Caesar salad version and you may never go back!
Course Salads, Dressings, Marinades and Sauces
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, romaine, salad
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Calories 772kcal
Author Barb
Ingredients
For the Croutons
½ to 1teaspoongarlic powderuse more or less depending on your tastt
2tablespoonsbuttermelted
2tablespoonsolive oil
1pinchsalt
2cupsFrench breadcut up into 1/2 inch cubes
For the Salad Dressing
1largeegg
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
½lemonjuiced
2mediumgarlic clovescrushed
1pinchsalt
½teaspoonfreshly ground pepper
2-3anchovies
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1teaspooncapers
½cupolive oil
For the Romaine Grilling
2mediumromaine lettuceRemove outer leaves and cut in half. Do NOT remove the stem end; that keeps it held together on the grill.
1tablespoonolive oil
To Finish the Salad
⅓cupParmesan cheesegrated
Instructions
To Make the Croutons
Combine the garlic powder, melted butter, olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Mix until blended; add the bread cubes and toss until evenly coated.
Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until the bread is golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
To Make the Salad Dressing
Bring a small pot of boiling water to boil, add the egg and cook for just 60 seconds EXACTLY. Remove the egg from the water and place it in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the egg.
Combine the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper, anchovies, mustard and capers in a blender or food processor; crack the egg and add it to the other ingredients and mix well. While blending, pour the olive oil into either the blender or processor in a slow stream until thoroughly combined and thickened.
To Serve
Brush the Romaine lettuce lightly with olive oil; place on a hot grill and grill on both sides for approximately 2 minutes each side. Remove from grill to a plate and allow to cool.
Pour half of the dressing into a large bowl.
Cut or tear the romaine lettuce into 1 inch pieces and add them to the bowl ; mix until the leaves are all coated.
Add the Parmesan cheese and croutons, toss and serve on chilled plates.
Pass the remaining dressing for individuals to add more if they choose. Or save it for yourself for later. :)