Grilled Romaine Lettuce Salad
Grilled Romaine Lettuce Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 12 long and thin slices stale baguette
- 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into quarters or 2 romaine hearts, halved
- 8 slices tomato 1-inch (2.5-cm) thick (beef steak or other large tomatoes)
- 1 recipe vinaigrette or dressing, of your choice (see our recipes)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill, setting the burners to medium. Oil the grate.
- In a bowl, combine the oil and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Brush the bread slices, lettuce and tomatoes on each side with the lemon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the bread for about 1 minute per side. Grill the lettuce and tomato slices for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Divide the lettuce and tomato slices among four plates. Garnish with the toasted bread. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
Grilled Romaine Lettuce Salad