Learn how to grill romaine lettuce. Romaine takes on a smoky flavor and is delicious with a drizzle of homemade Caesar dressing. Grilled outdoors on a gas or charcoal grill or inside using a skillet grill, you can enjoy this summer classic all year round.
[Updated June 2022]
I’m a big fan of the Caesar salad.
The tangy homemade dressing, the crunchy croutons, the salty flavor of Parmesan cheese.
So how is my recipe different from all the others?
This romaine lettuce recipe is drizzled with olive oil, then seasoned with fresh cracked pepper and grilled until warm and slightly charred.
Then the lettuces are topped with grilled chicken and served with a robust homemade Caesar dressing.
Can I grill romaine lettuce indoors?
This recipe can also be made indoors using a skillet grill or Panini pan in the winter months.
Lettuces may seem like the last vegetable you would try to cook on the grill but it really imparts a delicious smoky flavor and tastes wonderful.
So why not try it indoors! It’s a great way to enjoy this recipe in the colder months.
Using a skillet grill pan gives the romaine heads those grill marks you’re looking for.
Whip up my fresh Caesar dressing to go along with this grilled salad.
If you’re squeamish about raw eggs, luckily there are none in my dressing recipe.
And while you may be adverse to anchovies, mincing and mashing them into a paste before adding them to the dressing changes the flavor from fishy to fantastic.
Even my husband had no idea there were anchovies in the dressing.
Had he known ahead of time he probably would’ve chosen a different dressing from the refrigerator.
It’s that’s good, I promise it will become your favorite salad dressing!
Have you ever grilled lettuces? Will you get this recipe a try?
Whip up my fresh Caesar dressing to go along with the salad.
If you’re squeamish about raw eggs, luckily there are none in my dressing recipe. And while you may be adverse to anchovies, mincing and mashing them into a paste before adding them to the dressing changes the flavor from fishy to fantastic.
Even my husband had no idea there were anchovies in the dressing. Had he known ahead of time he probably would’ve chosen a different dressing from the refrigerator.
It’s that’s good, I promise!
Have you ever grilled lettuces? Will you get this recipe a try?
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How to make grilled romaine lettuce
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Caesar flavored croutons
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts, sliced lengthwise
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons anchovies, minced and mashed into a paste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the dressing use a small bowl. Add together all the dressing ingredients but the olive oil. Using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients then slowly stream in the olive oil to fully emulsify. Transfer the dressing to a small pitcher or mason jar.
- Season the chicken breasts with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Preheat a gas grill to medium if grilling outdoor and grill the chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.
- To make this recipe indoors, add the chicken breasts to a large Panini pan or cast iron skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side at medium heat or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and slice it into long strips.
- Season each romaine lettuce heart half with kosher salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Place the romaine halves cut side down directly on the hot grill or in a Panini pan and cook on the stovetop at medium-high heat for about 3-5 minute. Use tongs to remove the lettuces from the grill or pan and arrange on a serving platter.
- Top the lettuces with the grilled chicken, croutons, Parmesan cheese and drizzle with the homemade dressing.
- Be sure to refrigerate any remaining Caesar dressing.
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What a wonderful, light salad. Perfect for this time of year. The grilled romaine fits right in with the grilling season that is not too far away! Sounds and looks delicious.
Totally agree with you. Thanks Chris.
I must try making my own caesar dressing. It will be handy since I often have salad for lunch.
It’s so good…hope you like it.
I love the idea of grilled romaine — and the dressing sounds extra tasty!
Thanks Dee!
WE have done it on the grill, never thought the skillet perfect for winter…
It works great indoors too. You should give it a try.
That caesar dressing looks absolutely delicious! Need to try!
It’s so tasty Marsha. You should definitely give it a try.
I love grilled Lettuce AND Caesar dressing, sharing and pinning!
I haven’t tried making Caesar dressing yet.. I’ll have to try!!!
Yes….do try Sarah…the flavor is amazing and so easy to whip up. Hope you like it.