Romaine lettuce has this cool feature – tons of surface area. And more surface area means more area to brown and thus more flavor! And if you already have the grill going, why not toss a few romaine hearts on there? Then top the charred goodness with this vegan tahini caesar dressing or just a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. You’re in the driver’s seat!
you just need a few ingredients
Grilled Romaine
Romaine Lettuce: Be sure to grab romaine hearts and not a head of romaine. The hearts offer more surface area to get nice and crispy. Olive Oil: Use olive oil to brush onto the lettuce to help it caramelize and cook perfectly. Parmesan: I like using fresh parmesan that you grate yourself, as the storebought shreds typically have anti-caking agents that can alter the flavor!
grilling romaine is easy
Grilled romaine salad topping ideas
The toppings don’t have to end with dressing and parmesan! There are so many add-ons you can include for a veggie-rich salad that’s bursting with flavor. Try these ideas!
Cranberries Walnuts Red or yellow onion Black olives Chopped peppers Cherry tomatoes Corn Hard boiled eggs
You can char the added veggies in a skillet, grill them kabob-style, or enjoy them raw!
Dressing Matters
No, not your clothes – salad dressing! Here are a few ideas for topping your grilled romaine.
Kefir Ranch Dressing is quick and easy to make. I like to keep it on hand for last-minute salads. Oil and Vinegar Dressing is just a simple, go-to dressing that goes with everything! Lemon Tahini Dressing is just 5 ingredients and adds some creaminess to help complement the crispy grilled lettuce.
