How to Make Grilled Romaine Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Romaine Salad is a delicious and unique way to enjoy a classic salad. The slightly charred flavor of the grilled romaine lettuce adds a smoky dimension to the dish, while the warm, crispy edges and the cool, crisp center create a tantalizing contrast in texture. Topped with a zesty dressing and an assortment of flavorful toppings, this salad is sure to be a hit at any summer barbecue or dinner party.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    622 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 321mg