Description
A smoky grilled Caesar salad with charred romaine, grilled lemon dressing, and crispy bread for a bold and fresh flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, halved
- 2 lemons, halved
- 1/2 baguette, sliced
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 anchovies
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grilled lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400°F using a two-zone method
- Slice romaine and lemons and prepare baguette
- Lightly drizzle bread with olive oil
- Grill romaine, lemons, and bread for about 2 minutes per side
- Remove items when charred and toasted
- Blend anchovies, garlic, salt, pepper, and parmesan into a paste
- Add lemon juice, egg yolks, mustard, and olive oil
- Blend until smooth and emulsified
- Assemble salad and serve with desired toppings
Notes
- Serve half a romaine heart per person
- Make sure romaine is dry before grilling
- Dressing yields about 1 cup
- Substitute anchovies with Worcestershire sauce if desired
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 romaine heart
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 569
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 25
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 102