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Grilled Romaine Salad

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Vegan AIP-Friendly

Grilled Romaine Salad is a simple way to turn plain romaine lettuce into something elegant and special. With the addition of homemade (dairy-free) Avocado Caesar Dressing, it’s transformed into a Grilled Caesar Salad.

grilled romaine lettuce halves on baking sheet

This salad tastes great with just a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of salt. However, if you’re looking to add a more substantial dressing, try the Avocado Caesar Dressing. It’s a dairy-free, avocado based Caesar dressing that will knock your socks off. If you want to add some grilled chicken, this could easily become a full meal.

What does grilled lettuce taste like?

Grilled lettuce tastes like lettuce but with the smokiness of the grill and slightly wilted.

Grilling lettuce is a great way to temper the bitterness of a bitter green veggie like romaine, endive, broccoli rabe or escarole.

How to make Grilled Romaine Salad:

Well, that’s simple. Just cut the romaine in half the long way. Brush with olive oil and place on a hot grill.

raw romaine lettuce on baking sheet

Here are my tips for making the best Grilled Romaine Salad:

  • The lettuce doesn’t need to be bone dry after washing. In fact, a little water is ok. It will help steam the inner leaves and gently wilt the lettuce.
  • Don’t cut the end off the lettuce. You want that to remain so that the lettuce doesn’t fall apart on the grill.
  • The grill should be very hot. You want to cook the lettuce hot and fast. That way you get the char without turning the entire head of lettuce into ash.
  • I use Malden salt because it’s large, flaked sea salt. It has a very mild flavor so don’t be concerned about biting down and getting a mouthful of salt. It’s an elegant way to dress up a very simple dish. If you don’t have Malden Salt, any sea salt will do.

sprinkling salt on grilled romaine lettuce

How to grill romaine lettuce on the stove:

If you don’t have access to an outdoor grill, no worries! You can also use a grill pan on the stovetop.

If you want more grilling recipes, try these:

  • Orange Coconut Grilled Chicken
  • Indonesian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce 
  • Flank Steak with Four Herb Paleo Chimichurri Sauce 
  • Paleo Beef Kabobs 
  • Grilled Garlic Shrimp 
  • Grilled Chicken and Cucumber Herb Salad 
  • Grilled Artichokes with Artichoke Dipping Sauce (think avocado and cilantro) 

grilled romaine lettuce halves on baking sheet with grilled lemons

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grilled romaine lettuce halves on baking sheet

Grilled Romaine Salad

This Grilled Romaine Salad is a simple dish to enjoy the beautiful produce that summer has to offer. This recipe is AIP, Paleo and Whole30. It also include an option to turn this into a Grilled Caesar Salad.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Calories80
Serves4
Prep Time10 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 heads of Romaine Lettuce washed whole and then cut in half (the long way)
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Avocado Oil is a good substitute)
  • 2 Lemons cut in half
  • Malden Salt to taste
  • Avocado Caesar Dressing optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill.
  • Brush the olive oil over the flat side of the romaine lettuce.
  • Place on the grill (it should be screaming hot) along with the lemon flat sides down.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes or until you see grill marks.
  • Remove from the grill and place on a serving platter.
  • Sprinkle the malden salt over the lettuce.
  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon and/or Avocado
    Caesar Dressing (optional).

Notes:

  • The lettuce doesn’t need to be bone dry after washing. In fact, a little water is ok. It will help steam the inner leaves and gently wilt the lettuce.
  • Don’t cut the end off the lettuce. You want that to remain so that the lettuce doesn’t fall apart on the grill.
  • The grill should be very hot. You want to cook the lettuce hot and fast. That way you get the char without turning the entire head of lettuce into ash.
  • I use Malden salt because it’s large, flaked sea salt. It has a very mild flavor so don’t be too concerned about biting down and getting a mouthful of salt. It’s an elegant way to dress up a very simple dish. If you don’t have Malden Salt, any sea salt will do.
Course:Salad
Cuisine:American

plate of salad with grilled lemon and chicken

 

Have you ever grilled lettuce? Let me know in the comments below.

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Beth Jacques Chen is the founder of bonaippetit.com, a blog focused on sharing AIP recipes and wellness tips. She’s also mama to a beautiful boy, self-taught cook, and photographer. Besides the kitchen, her favorite place is her backyard where she chases her kiddo and is attempting to turn her black thumb green.

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