Grilled Caesar Salad Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

The classic ingredients of a caesar salad are romaine lettuce, crispy croutons, a sharp, garlic-flavored dressing and plenty of parmesan cheese. Legend has it that a man named caesar cardini invented it while working at his restaurant, caesar's, in 1924. However, there are staff members working there at the time who claim the credit for creating it. In any event, the salad has remained immensely popular for almost a century. An even bigger salad scandal is the fact that, while we think of caesar dressing as containing anchovies, cardini's daughter claims the original dressing did not, and instead got its flavor from anchovy-infused worcestershire sauce. What is certain is that the original salad did not contain grilled lettuce, but this modern update adds a touch of smoky flavor that pairs wonderfully with the garlicky dressing. Whether you believe the true caesar requires anchovies and a raw egg or not, this recipe bypasses both in favor of more familiar ingredients that most people tend to have around the kitchen. Mayonnaise replaces the creamy emulsification properties of the raw egg and worcestershire sauce provides the briny taste we associate with caesar dressing. There are plenty of ways to customize a caesar salad. Add bacon for an extra-salty and crunchy treat or, while you're already grilling the romaine, add in some grilled chicken to make a heartier plate, perfect for lunch.

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Ingredients for Grilled Caesar Salad Recipe

  • 1/4 Clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
  • 3/4 tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.06 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • NaN As required Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 Romaine lettuce hearts, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
  • 1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3/4 Thick slices crusty bread
Nutrition
value
188
calories per serving
18 g Fat4 g Protein4 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    4g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    4g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    18g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    78mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    32mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    5mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    2mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    5mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    68mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats