Grilled Romaine with Spicy Caesar Dressing

  4.6 – 19 reviews  • Salad Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 12 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 2 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  2. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  3. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  4. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  5. 1/4 small red onion, coarsely chopped
  6. 6 cloves roasted garlic
  7. 3 anchovies
  8. 1 chipotle in adobo
  9. 2 dashes hot sauce
  10. 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
  11. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  12. 1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing on the romaine
  13. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus shaved Parmesan, for garnish
  14. 1 large head romaine lettuce, outer leaves removed, cut in half from tip to root

Instructions

  1. Place mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, onion, garlic, anchovies, chipotle, hot sauce, honey and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the Parmesan and blend a few seconds longer.
  2. Heat grill to high.
  3. Brush romaine with oil and season with salt and pepper; place on the grill cut-side down and grill for 30 to 40 seconds or until slightly charred. Arrange lettuce on large platter, drizzle with the dressing and garnish with shaved Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 436
Total Fat 39 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 10 g
Protein 7 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 689 mg

Reviews

Dr. Thomas Moore
Acceptable dressing. I found i had to doctor this recipe to season it more.
Lee Burton
Made this last weekend for the family. This was seriously a hit. Followed the directions as given it was perfect.
Ronnie Hawkins
Very yummy added a little crushed red pepper since I didn’t have chipotle in adobo.
Ashley Dickson
Amazing! I didn’t have the chipotle, hot sauce, or garlic on hand and it was still so delicious, especially since I’m a huge garlic fan. I will definately make this again. This would taste great on any roasted veggies. I’m making grilled asparagus next!
Jack Lambert
What a HUGH Success!!! Everyone loved it. I didn’t use the capers or anchovies. Was not crazy about the grilled romaine – too hard to cut but it was ok. The dressing was super! I did sprinkle some chopped bacon and salata ricotta on top. Next day I used the dressing for a grilled chicken salad. Will definitely make again.
Kenneth Johnson
this is one of the most refreshing salads I have ever served. The dressing is great. I did not use the anchovies, but we all loved it!
Carlos Martin
So good i had to send some home with our dinner guests. I have never seen salad disappear so fast!
Like someone else said, this isnt really caesar dressing but it’s delish.
EDIT – i didnt have time to roast garlic so i was planning on adding it later but i didnt! it was awesome without the garlic.
Dana Lewis
This is one of the best recipes for dressing I have ever made.When I take it to a dinner party or bbq I get lots of requests for the recipe.It is wonderful.
Chad Crawford
I wouldn’t consider this a Caesar dressing, but this is ridiculously good. Eat it on a Saturday though, as the garlic is enough to smell the next day. They’re complaining today that I smell like garlic, and the last time they complained was when i made Alton’s chicken and 40 cloves.
Amanda Hanson
This is a very good recipe and I was asked for copies of the recipe. I will make it again.

 

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