Grilled Caesar Salad

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, crushed3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp Dijon mustard¾ cup + 3Tbsp extra virgin olive oil½ cup grated Parmesan cheese3 heads romaine hearts, sliced in half, lengthwiseSalt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat grill to redium heat.
In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Drizzle in ¾ cup of extra virgin olive oil(EVOO) to emulsify. Add grated Parmesan and pulse.
Gently toss the hearts of romaine in remaining EVOO and season with salt and pepper(salt may be omitted). Grill for 2 minutes, unil grill marks appear and lettuce becomes wilted.
Remove the lettuce to a cutting board and cut into 2 inch wide strips. Place in a bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Toss to coat and serve warm. Garnish with shaved Parmesan.
Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYPHOENIX61.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 401.4
  • Total Fat: 40.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
  • Sodium: 243.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 6.0 g

Member Reviews
  • MSMOUSE97
    Loved this recipe! Made it HcG Protocol friendly. Cannot wait to make it again. - 3/21/11