Best 5 Grilled Romaine Salad With Spicy Caesar Dressing Recipes

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Grilled romaine salad with spicy caesar dressing is a delicious and unique dish that combines the smokiness of grilled romaine lettuce with the creamy and spicy flavors of a homemade Caesar dressing. It's perfect for a light and refreshing summer meal or as a side dish for a larger gathering. The key to this salad is getting the romaine lettuce grilled just right - you want it to be charred and slightly wilted, but not too soft. The spicy Caesar dressing is also a must-try - it's made with a combination of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED ROMAINE WITH SPICY CAESAR DRESSING



Grilled Romaine with Spicy Caesar Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 small red onion, coarsely chopped
6 cloves roasted garlic
3 anchovies
1 chipotle in adobo
2 dashes hot sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing on the romaine
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus shaved Parmesan, for garnish
1 large head romaine lettuce, outer leaves removed, cut in half from tip to root

Steps:

  • Place mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, onion, garlic, anchovies, chipotle, hot sauce, honey and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the Parmesan and blend a few seconds longer.
  • Heat grill to high.
  • Brush romaine with oil and season with salt and pepper; place on the grill cut-side down and grill for 30 to 40 seconds or until slightly charred. Arrange lettuce on large platter, drizzle with the dressing and garnish with shaved Parmesan.

GRILLED ROMAINE CAESAR SALAD



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 seeded hoagie roll, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Creole or Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the croutons: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes with the oil and House Seasoning in a medium bowl. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • For the dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the dressing is thin enough to drizzle.
  • For the salad: Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the romaine halves with the oil and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Place the halves cut-side down on the pan and cook until slightly charred, about 2 minutes. Transfer each half cut-side up on a plate. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the croutons, Parmesan and lemon zest.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce
Extra-virgin olive oil
Citrus Caesar Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
  • Rinse and pat dry the lettuce. Cut the 2 heads in half lengthwise. Brush surface with olive oil and grill about 4 to 5 minutes total, turning occasionally. Place each wedge on a salad plate and drizzle with Citrus Caesar Vinaigrette or your favorite Caesar dressing. With a vegetable peeler, shave some pieces from a wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano over each salad and serve.
  • Place all ingredients in a pint jar with a lid. Secure the lid, then shake to blend. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.

GRILLED CAESAR SALAD / GRILLED ROMAINE



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Yes! The romaine is grilled to char and just wilt for yummy flavor! For a complete meal top with grilled chicken.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Greens

Time 9m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 romaine lettuce hearts, sliced in half with stem still attached
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
2 -4 tablespoons prepared caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup crouton
anchovy (optional)
fresh shaved parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)
1/2 lb grilled chicken breast, well seasoned (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium high.
  • Drizzle oil and lemon juice over romaine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place on grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Place cooked romaine on 2 plates and drizzle with dressing top with anchovies, cheese and or croutons. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 229, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 4.6

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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Romaine hearts are slightly charred on the grill, and served with a fabulous shallot-balsamic dressing. Accompanied with oven dried tomatoes. Whoever eats this will go nuts for it!!!

Provided by JGLOTZ

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¾ cups olive oil
4 romaine hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Mix olive oil, white sugar, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Place tomatoes in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Arrange coated tomato halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake tomatoes 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • In a blender or food processor, finely chop the shallots. Add vinegar and brown sugar, and process until smooth. Slowly add 1 3/4 cups oil, processing frequently, so as to thicken the mixture.
  • Preheat grill for high heat. Brush romaine hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place romaine hearts on the preheated grill. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly charred but not heated all the way through. Serve warm on salad plates surrounded by tomato pieces and drizzled with the shallot dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp romaine lettuce for the best results.
  • Grill the romaine lettuce over medium-high heat until it is slightly charred and wilted.
  • Make sure the spicy Caesar dressing is well chilled before serving.
  • Garnish the salad with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and croutons.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion:

Grilled romaine salad with spicy Caesar dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The grilled romaine lettuce adds a smoky flavor to the salad, while the spicy Caesar dressing gives it a nice kick. This salad is also very easy to make, so it is a great option for a weeknight meal.

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