Grilled Caesar Salad
Level up your Caesar salad game with this Grilled Caesar Salad. Both the romaine & croutons are grilled and served with an easy homemade Caesar dressing. This is the perfect summer salad!
Equipment
- Gas Grill
- Grill Tongs
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Cutting Boards
Ingredients
- 6 slices Italian bread about 1 inch thick
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 hearts romaine lettuce
Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayo
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- juice of half a lemon
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1.5-2 tbsp. olive oil
- pinch of salt & pepper
Topping Ideas:
- shaved parmesan cheese
- grape tomatoes
- grilled chicken
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together olive oil & garlic. Brush each side of the Italian bread with the oil.
- Turn grill onto medium heat. Grill bread slices about a minute on each side until nice grill marks form. Allow bread to cool and cut into cubes.
- Cut each romaine heart in half lengthwise. Cut off about an inch of the core end. Brush each side with olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Grill romaine hearts over medium heat about minutes on each side until the outer leaves begin to wilt and there are some nice grill marks. Remove from grill onto a sheet pan.
Caesar Dressing
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Start with 1 1/2 tbsp. of olive oil and add up to 1/2 tbsp. more to get desired texture.
Salad Assembly
- Place romaine heart on a plate and top with grilled croutons, parmesan cheese, dressing and desired toppings.
Notes
Turn this salad into a main dish by adding grilled chicken, steak or shrimp!
