Best Grilled Romaine Toss Recipes

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GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS



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Romaine is a great companion for a grilled medium rare steak, but don't leave it on the grill too long, or the leaves may scorch. -Stuart Pritchard, Commerce, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
6 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise with cores intact
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Generously brush over all surfaces of romaine. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 1-2 minutes or until slightly charred and wilted, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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 WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
Canola oil, for brushing
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola, for garnish
4 leaves fresh basil, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the balsamic dressing: In a blender, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Gorgonzola, basil, garlic, a pinch each of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until the dressing is creamy and the garlic and basil are finely chopped.
  • For the grilled romaine: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  • Lightly brush the cut sides of the romaine with the canola oil. Place the romaine on the grill cut-side down and cook until grill marks form and the leaves are slightly charred, 1 to 3 minutes. Arrange on a platter cut-side up.
  • Drizzle the romaine with the dressing. Sprinkle with the Gorgonzola and torn basil and serve.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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For a great tasting salad, try this recipe on the grill! Add any dressing of your choice to complete the dish.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 green onions
4 plum tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 romaine hearts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar and seasonings. Set aside., Brush the onions, tomatoes, cucumber and romaine with remaining oil. Grill the onions, tomatoes and cucumber, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until onions are crisp-tender. Grill romaine for 30 seconds on each side or until heated through. , Chop the vegetables; place in a large bowl. Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

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