Best 9 Ww Grilled Romaine Salad Recipes

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**Grilled Romaine Salad: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors**

Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is grilled romaine salad, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of smoky, crispy, and refreshing elements. This culinary creation features charred romaine lettuce hearts, kissed by the heat of the grill, offering a delightful smoky aroma and a slightly caramelized texture. The grilled romaine is then adorned with a medley of toppings, each contributing its own layer of flavor and texture. Crispy bacon crumbles lend a salty, savory crunch, while crumbled blue cheese provides a tangy, creamy contrast. Cherry tomatoes burst with juicy sweetness, and red onion adds a subtle sharpness. A drizzle of zesty lemon vinaigrette ties all the elements together, resulting in a salad that is both light and satisfying. This recipe not only offers a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious salad but also includes variations such as Grilled Romaine Salad with Avocado and Corn, Grilled Romaine Salad with Feta and Grapes, and Grilled Romaine Salad with Roasted Red Peppers. With its versatility and adaptability, this grilled romaine salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

WW GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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Make and share this Ww Grilled Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RoswellRecipeReader

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 romaine lettuce hearts
1/2 cup light Italian dressing, divided (such as Ken's northern italian dressing with basil and romano cheese)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Cut romaine in half lengthwise. Combine dressing and garlic, brush cut sides with 1/4 cup dressing mixture. Sprinkle pepper over lettuce.
  • Grill lettuce, cut sides down, over medium heat 5 minutes or until lettuce is lightly charred.
  • Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup dressing mixture evenly over grilled lettuce; top with Parmesan cheese.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
6 anchovy fillets and 1/2 teaspoon of their oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
3 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise, washed and dried
Olive oil, for tossing
Kosher salt
1 lemon, juiced
20 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1 cup crumbled blue cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • For the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, capers, salt and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, anchovies and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Add the remaining olive oil if needed. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss 4 of the romaine halves in a little olive oil and season them with salt. Put them in a single layer on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 additional minutes; the romaine should feel slightly warm and tender. Transfer the halves to a large platter. Spoon a little dressing on each.
  • On a flat surface, finely chop the rest of the romaine and add it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining vinaigrette, a touch of lemon juice and the basil leaves. Toss to coat the romaine.
  • Top the grilled romaine with some of the chopped, dressed romaine. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and serve immediately.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH SMOKEY CHIPOTLE CASHEW DRESSING



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews
1/4 cup chipotles in adobo sauce (from a can)
Juice of 2 limes
1 clove garlic
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 head romaine, cut in half
Crumbled cooked bacon, for serving
Cotija, for serving
Sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  • Add the mayo, cashews, chipotles, lime juice, garlic and some salt and pepper to a food processor or blender and pulse together until smooth.
  • Grill the romaine on each side until wilted and slightly charred, about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remove to a plate and top with the dressing, bacon, cotija and scallions.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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Take the classic wedge salad to the grill and serve up charred romaine topped with bacon and blue cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 slices bacon, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive or vegetable oil, for oiling the grill grates
2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Put the bacon in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of reserved bacon drippings and a pinch of salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Brush the cut sides of the lettuce with additional bacon drippings and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the lettuce, without flipping, until lightly charred and wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Pour the dressing over the lettuce and scatter the crisp bacon and blue cheese on top.

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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Saw this on a Food Network show called "Guy's Big Bite. It looked so good, I had to try it. The mix of flavors is wonderful!

Provided by Dragonfly AZ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 heads romaine lettuce hearts
1/2 lb bacon
1 small red onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into small pieces.
  • Add 1 Tbs olive oil to a large skillet on med-high heat.
  • Add bacon to the pan. When it has started to cook and render down, add onions.
  • Cook, stirring frequently until onions and bacon are done. Be careful not to burn.
  • Carefully pour the vinegar into the pan and stir to deglaze the pan. Simmer for a few minutes, or until liquid is decreased by half. Turn heat down to lowest possible setting, just to keep warm.
  • Cut lettuce in half lengthwise. Brush cut side with remaining olive oil (or hit it with a spray from a can).
  • Place lettuce, cut side down on a hot grill for 2-3 minutes, just long enough to char it lightly.
  • Remove from grill, and place cut side up on serving platter. Spoon the bacon mixture over the lettuce, dividing it evenly.
  • Sprinkle blue cheese over lettuce.
  • Add the black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

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 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:

  • Choose fresh and crisp romaine lettuce: The fresher the lettuce, the better the salad will be. Look for leaves that are deep green and crisp, with no wilting or browning.
  • Grill the romaine lettuce briefly: Grilling the romaine lettuce adds a smoky flavor and helps to soften the leaves. However, be careful not to overcook the lettuce, or it will become limp and soggy.
  • Use a variety of toppings: This recipe is very versatile, so you can use a variety of toppings to create your own custom salad. Some popular options include grilled chicken, shrimp, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and croutons.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings this salad together. Be sure to use a dressing that is flavorful and complements the grilled romaine lettuce. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the grilled romaine lettuce and dressing separately and assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

Grilled romaine salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this grilled romaine salad a try.

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