Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Vinaigrette

By kittykat

Here the romaine hearts retain their crispness but soften and char just enough to become luxurious.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/8 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil spray
• 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 11mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire and pepper. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Oil the grill's surface. Remove any wilted outer leaves from the romaine hearts, then cut the hearts in half length-wise leaving the end intact so each half holds together. Spray them lighty all over with the oil spray.
Grill until grill marks form and the lettuce wilts slightly, about 6 minutes, turning once or twice. serve drizzled with the vinaigrette.