Grilled Romaine Hearts with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

A surprisingly delicious and simple way to enjoy lettuce. Grilling romaine hearts adds a smoky flavor and slightly softens the leaves, which pairs beautifully with a bright lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Great as a side dish or light meal.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

197

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.92

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Grilling

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2Romaine Hearts(Cut in half lengthwise)

£2.50

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra Virgin)

£0.30

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

2tablespoonsParmesan Cheese(Grated (optional))

£0.40

Total Cost

£3.68

£0.92 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
3
Brush the cut sides of the romaine hearts with some of the vinaigrette.
4
Place the romaine hearts, cut-side down, on the preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly charred and wilted. Be careful not to overcook.
5
Flip the romaine hearts and grill for another minute, or until lightly warmed through.
6
Remove from the grill and place on a serving platter.
7
Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the grilled romaine hearts.
8
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (if using). Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

197 kcal / 824 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

16g

23% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

440 mg

19% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For best results, use fresh romaine hearts that are firm and crisp.

Adjust grilling time depending on the heat of your grill and desired level of char.

If you don't have a grill, you can also use a grill pan on your stovetop.

Add other toppings such as croutons, cherry tomatoes, or crumbled bacon for a more substantial salad.

Cooking Equipment

Grill

Small Bowl

Whisk

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