Grilled Romaine with Spicy Caesar Dressing

By jadedrosie

Recipe courtesy The March Family

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 small red onion, coarsely chopped
• 6 cloves roasted garlic
• 3 anchovies
• 1 chipotle in adobo
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing on the romaine
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus shaved Parmesan, for garnish
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, outer leaves removed, cut in half from tip to root

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 12mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, onion, garlic, anchovies, chipotle, hot sauce, honey and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the Parmesan and blend a few seconds longer.

Heat grill to high.

Brush romaine with oil and season with salt and pepper; place on the grill cut-side down and grill for 30 to 40 seconds or until slightly charred. Arrange lettuce on large platter, drizzle with the dressing and garnish with shaved Parmesan.