When I went to Baltimore for Fitbloggin’, I tasted one of the most memorable salads I’ve ever had.
Yes, a salad.
I don’t always love vegetables and I rarely order salad unless it’s loaded with bacon and cheese, but when it comes to a Caesar, I’m all in.
I absolutely love Caesar salad.
It’s often one of the least healthy options on a menu, which might be part of the appeal.
This might sound like a plain, familiar salad to you, but what made it special was that it was grilled. I knew I had to recreate it at home.
If you’ve never had a grilled salad, you need to try it.
Make this tonight — you won’t regret it.
There’s nothing like the smoky, slightly charred flavor the grill gives the lettuce.
The outer leaves take on a light char while keeping the core crisp, and the whole salad carries that grilled taste.
Friends agreed it was one of the best salads we’d ever had. I talked about it for days afterward.
I can be a bit obsessive about good food.
The trick is to keep the romaine hearts whole so they grill evenly. Chop them after grilling, just before serving.
Grilled Caesar Salad
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Ingredients
Salad
- 2 full romaine hearts
- sprinkle of salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- multigrain croutons
Garlic Multigrain Croutons
- 2-3 slices multigrain bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Salad
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Preheat the grill to medium-high.
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Brush each romaine heart lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on the grill for 2–3 minutes until slightly charred. Transfer to plates, drizzle with Caesar dressing, sprinkle with Parmesan, and top with croutons.
Garlic Multigrain Croutons
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Cut the bread into bite-size pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 6–8 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
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I appreciate you so much!
My partner and I enjoyed this salad so much we ate it two nights in a row.
I’m not sure I’ll ever want a non-grilled salad again. My partner, however, hardly notices the grill flavor — he can’t always tell the difference between a chicken leg and a strip steak, either.
But that’s okay — good food always brings us together.