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Grilled Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing

A delicious grilled Caesar salad with a creamy homemade caesar dressing
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled caesar salad, homemade caesar dressing, homemade caesar salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 556kcal
Author Madeline

Ingredients

Grilled Caesar Salad Ingredients

  • 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
  • 2 large slices of stale bread
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Homemade Caesar Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 room temperature egg
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup light olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Heat your grill over medium-high heat
  • While the grill is preheating, prepare the dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to an immersion blender cup
  • Blend with the immersion blender until all ingredients are incorporated and you are left with a thick, creamy dressing
  • Cube stale bread for croutons, toss in oil and season with salt and pepper
  • Slice each heart of romaine in half and brush with oil on the cut side
  • Place croutons on the grill or in a grill basket to toast while you grill the romaine
  • Place the romaine on the warm grill cut side down
  • Leave the grill top open and grill the romaine without moving it for about 4 minutes or until it starts to have a nice char
  • Assemble the caesar salads by drizzling the dressing over the grilled romaine and then top with shredded parm and croutons

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1433IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg