Grilled Romaine Salad
Get your grill on with the this easy-to-tailor, gourmet grilled romaine salad. By grilling romaine, you add interesting depth to your dish that pairs well with endless options of fresh or grilled fruits and veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fruit or vegetables, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup nuts
- ¼ cup fat-free cheese
- ½ cup salad dressing (optional)
Directions
Preheat grill to medium. Cut romaine heads in half, lengthwise. Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill romaine, cut side down, 2-3 minutes on each side or until lettuce starts to char. Remove romaine from the grill and arrange on a serving platter.
Top the romaine heads with the fruit/vegetables, onions, cheese and nuts. Lightly drizzle with your favorite dressing if desired.
Salad Combinations
- Grilled romaine, strawberries, red onions, feta cheese, almonds
- Grilled romaine, tomatoes, red onion, bleu cheese, bacon
- Grilled romaine, apples, red onion, feta cheese, pecans
- Grilled romaine, sweet corn, red onions, cotija cheese, bacon
- Grilled romaine, grapes, red onions, feta, pecans
- Grilled romaine, lemon, red onions, parmesan cheese
- Grilled romaine, beets, red onions, goat cheese, cashews