Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

Hold the forks—this Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad isn’t just for herbivores. Amp up the flavor with your Traeger and pull the deep romaine flavor to the tips of the leaves. Drizzle with homemade Caesar dressing, crisp croutons, and fine Parmesan shavings -- this wedge salad will put hair on your chest.

GRILLED ROMAINE CAESAR SALAD

DIFFICULTY: 1/5
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 2 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Oak, Cherry, Pecan
SERVES: 4-6 people

INGREDIENTS

Salad:

2 heads Romaine Lettuce
Canola Oil
Croutons
¼ cup Parmesan

Dressing:

¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 tsp. Worcestershire
¼ tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Pepper

METHOD

• Combine the dressing ingredients, Garlic, Dijon, Mayo, Worcestershire, Salt, and Pepper in a food processor or blender, slowly add the Olive Oil until smooth. Refrigerate
• Cut the Romaine in half lengthwise leaving the ends intact so it doesn’t come apart. Wash and allow to dry
• When ready to cook, start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to High (450°F) and preheat, lid closed (10 to 15 minutes).
• Brush the Romaine halves with canola oil and place cut side down, momentarily, just until you see light grill marks.
• Top with dressing, parmesan, and croutons. Enjoy!

PRINTABLE RECIPE:

Grilled_Romaine_Caesar_Salad_Traeger_Grills.pdf (53.32 kb)