Best 8 Grilled Romaine With Spicy Caesar Dressing Recipes

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Grilled romaine salad is a delightful dish that combines the smoky flavor of grilled romaine lettuce with a tangy and creamy Caesar dressing. The key to a successful grilled romaine salad lies in the quality of the ingredients and the technique used in grilling the romaine lettuce. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for grilled romaine with spicy Caesar dressing, providing detailed instructions and tips to ensure that you create a delicious and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 ROMAINE WITH SPICY CAESAR DRESSING



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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.

GREAT GRILLED ROMAINE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads romaine lettuce, outer leaves trimmed
Olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 ounces blue cheese (about 1/4 cup crumbled)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Drizzle the romaine with olive oil. Place on a hot grill until lightly charred on the outside, turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Remove the romaine from the grill to a serving platter. Cut in halves lengthwise to make 4 long pieces, then drizzle dressing over top. Serve immediately.

GRILLED ROMAINE



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Lettuces do nicely on the grill, softening slightly at their centers and charring beautifully at their tips. Their bitterness is a fine counterpart to the sweet spiciness of a lot of grilled foods. In this recipe, the dressing is Caesar-like. Mustard and mayonnaise serve as emulsifiers, while anchovies, garlic and vinegar provide a welcome kick. Make sure to paint the dressing into the crevices between the leaves, so that while the lettuce caramelizes slightly on the exterior, there is still warm creaminess within.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
6 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, tops and bottoms trimmed neatly, the heads cut lengthwise into quarters
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill, leaving one side free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Put the minced garlic into a bowl, and add the minced anchovies. Using a whisk, mix and mash these ingredients together until they form a paste. Add the mayonnaise and the mustard and whisk. Add the olive oil, whisking all the while, and then the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Drizzle the olive oil over the quartered heads of lettuce. Lightly grill these directly over the hot coals for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until they are lightly golden, then remove to the cool side of the grill. Using a pastry brush or a small spoon, paint the dressing over the lettuce, making sure to get dressing between the leaves. Sprinkle the lettuce with Parmesan and cover the grill for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the lettuce to soften further. Remove lettuce to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 457, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 891 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS WITH CAESAR VINAIGRETTE



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This is so good! My mom found this recipe in USA Weekend newspaper. We never grilled lettuce before and to my surprise it was still crispy.

Provided by Ashley Vinyard

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4 halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 romaine lettuce hearts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire and pepper. Stir in the Parmesan Cheese.
  • Preheat the grill over medium-high heat, oil grills surface.
  • Cut romaine hearts in half length-wise and leave end in tact so each half holds together.
  • Spray Romaine lightly all over with oil spray.
  • Grill until grill marks form and the lettuce wilts slightly, about 6 minutes.
  • Turn once or twice.
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 72.4, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 4.9

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 WITH CHIVE-BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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I was grilling steak one night and wanted to make a special side dish. I'd recently seen a grilled romaine Caesar recipe, and decided to create my own version. This salad goes well with chicken, too, and couldn't be easier. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons buttermilk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Brush romaine halves with oil. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until leaves begin to wilt and color, turning once., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; drizzle over cut sides of romaine. Top with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right romaine lettuce: Look for romaine lettuce that is firm and has tightly packed leaves. Avoid any lettuce that is wilted or has brown spots.
  • Grill the romaine lettuce over high heat: This will help to create a slightly charred flavor and texture.
  • Make the spicy Caesar dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the grilled romaine lettuce immediately: This will help to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

Grilled romaine lettuce with spicy Caesar dressing is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. The grilled lettuce has a slightly charred flavor and texture, while the spicy Caesar dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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