Grilled Romaine Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipe
A fresh and flavorful Grilled Romaine Salad with Lemon Dressing that combines smoky grilled romaine lettuce with crunchy croutons, tangy lemon dressing, and savory parmesan cheese for a delightful, easy-to-make appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 heads of Romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
- 1 cup croutons
Lemon Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Romaine: Rinse and halve the heads of romaine lettuce lengthwise, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
- Grill the Romaine: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the romaine halves cut side down on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes until lightly charred and slightly wilted, then remove from heat.
- Make the Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and honey until well emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: Place the grilled romaine on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the lemon dressing, then sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh, smoky salad side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp on top to make it a main course.
- Use homemade croutons or store-bought for convenience.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan or broiler to achieve the charred effect.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasoning in the dressing to taste.
Keywords: Grilled romaine salad, lemon dressing, grilled salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe
