Grilled Romaine with Spicy Caesar Dressing

  • 4
  • 10 mins
  • 12 mins

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

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.