Grilled Caesar Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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

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Introduction

I saw Pat and Gina Neely make this on "Down Home With the Neelys" and the Romaine looked so good when Pat took it off the grill I decided I just had to try it! He made in on an indoor stove top grill plate and I think I'll try it that way too.
I saw Pat and Gina Neely make this on "Down Home With the Neelys" and the Romaine looked so good when Pat took it off the grill I decided I just had to try it! He made in on an indoor stove top grill plate and I think I'll try it that way too.

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
    ¾ cup + 3Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    3 heads romaine hearts, sliced in half, lengthwise
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat grill to redium heat.
In a blenderor 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 teh 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.