Grilled Romaine Salad Recipe

Aug 22, 2012 2:01 pm

Throw this salad on the grill for a summer treat

Photo: Paul Brissman
Photo: Paul Brissman
Briefly grill halved heads of lettuce for a more flavorful salad — everything's better with a little smokiness.
 

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There's no vegetable that can't be grilled, though some take to the barbecue more readily than others. Lettuce's grilling potential is often overlooked because it's typically not cooked at all, but the slight wilt from a few minutes over high heat as well as the resulting smoky infusion make for a much more flavorful salad than leaves in a bowl.

Paired with simple ingredients like anchovies and red onion, this salad is sure to be a summer staple. Serve it with grilled fish or chicken for a light dinner.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, cut in half
1/4 cup red onion, julienned
10 grape tomatoes, cut in half
5 white anchovy fillets, split
olive oil
sherry vinegar
Pecorino cheese, grated
Directions: 
  1. Wash and clean romaine.
  2. Place romaine on grill over high heat and place a heavy weight on top. Grill for approximately 3 minutes to achieve grill lines.
  3. Cut lettuce into 2-inch chunks.
  4. Plate with tomatoes, red onion slices, and anchovies.  
  5. Dress with olive oil and grated cheese.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
Level of Difficulty: 
Easy
Prep Time: 
10 minutes
Cooking Time: 
5 minutes
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