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Crispy Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad Recipe with Easy Homemade Parmesan Crisps

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A smoky, crunchy twist on classic Caesar salad featuring grilled Romaine hearts and homemade Parmesan crisps, paired with a creamy, tangy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin for dressing, light olive oil for grilling)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature (or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise as substitute)
  • Croutons (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spoon tablespoons of finely grated Parmesan cheese spaced apart. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon to form thin discs. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Transfer to a cooling rack to harden completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chopped anchovies, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and egg yolk until smooth. Slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify. Add lemon juice, and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  3. Rinse Romaine hearts and pat dry thoroughly. Halve lengthwise, leaving the core intact. Brush cut sides and outer leaves lightly with olive oil.
  4. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F/200°C). Place Romaine cut side down and grill for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and edges start to wilt. Flip and grill the back side for another 1-2 minutes until tender but still slightly crunchy.
  5. Arrange grilled Romaine on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with Caesar dressing, coating leaves well but not drowning them. Sprinkle homemade Parmesan crisps on top.
  6. Add extra cracked black pepper or a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

Dry Romaine well before grilling to avoid flare-ups. Watch Parmesan crisps closely while baking to prevent burning. Use tongs or a wide spatula to flip Romaine gently. Prepare dressing while crisps bake to save time. For a no-raw-egg option, substitute egg yolk with mayonnaise. Grill Romaine just before serving to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: Caesar salad, grilled romaine, Parmesan crisps, homemade dressing, smoky salad, easy salad recipe, barbecue side dish

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