Grilled Caesar Salad Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Caesar dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: homemade dressing

Yogurt-based dressing reduces calories and can be made easily.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought croutons

Toasted bread can be healthier and more flavorful.

Start by making the dressing in a food processor.

Add mayonnaise, garlic, Dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and a raw egg to the food processor.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Add anchovy paste for umami flavor.

Blend the mixture and drizzle in olive oil until emulsified.

Prepare the grill to a smoking hot temperature of about 500-600°F.

Keep the core intact on the romaine lettuce to prevent it from falling apart on the grill.

Place the romaine lettuce on the grill and close the lid.

Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes until char marks appear, then flip the lettuce over.

Grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until both sides have char marks, avoiding blackening the lettuce.

Remove the grilled lettuce and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to cool down for handling.

Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the grilled romaine.

Add a little bit of parmesan cheese on top.

Sprinkle croutons over the salad.

Add a touch of bacon to the salad.

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