Keyword: anchovies, caesar salad, creamy caesar dressing, gluten free, parmesan, romaine hearts, Salad, Trader Joe's
Servings: 6servings
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com
Ingredients
Grilled Romaine Hearts
3large Romaine Hearts, halved verticallyorganic, if possible
2-3tablespoonsolive oilextra virgin
Kosher Salt and Pepperto taste
Caesar Mayonnaise Dressing
2garlic clovescrushed with a garlic press or grated
1/4teaspoonKosher Salt
2-3anchovy filletscut into small bits and then crushed with the flat side of a knife
2tablespoonslemon juicefresh squeezed
1teaspoonDijon mustardadjust to taste
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauceadjust to taste
1cupmayonnaise
1/2cupparmesangrated
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Grilled Romaine
Cut Romaine Hearts in half, vertically keeping the core in tact.
Drizzle olive oil over the lettuce and season with salt and pepper.
If broiling, place Romaine Hearts cut-side up on a tray lined with either parchment or foil. Preheat broiler on high and place tray on the highest rack possible but be sure the lettuce doesn't touch the broiler coils. Keep oven door ajar while broiling.
If grilling, preheat grill to medium-high/high and place Romaine halves cut-side down directly onto the grates.
Keep an eye on the lettuce while cooking because the lettuce will char quickly. Total cooking time is less than 5 minutes, depending on the heat of your grill and oven.
Place grilled romaine on a platter and spoon Creamy Caesar Dressing on top. Garnish with red onion slices, parmesan, and anchovies, if desired. To make this salad into a main course, add your favorite protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
Creamy Caesar Dressing
Crush the garlic cloves with a garlic press or grate them. Then using the flat side of a large knife combine the crushed garlic with the salt and anchovies.
Place garlic anchovy paste in a bowl and combine it with the remaining ingredients; lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and parmesan.
Mix the dressing until it is combined well.
Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for 2 weeks.
Notes
You want the edges of the lettuce leaves to be browned not burnt so keep an eye on them while they are cooking.If you prefer, the grilled lettuce halves can be cut into strips and put into a salad bowl for serving.To make this salad into a meal, add a protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.