Description
Grilled Romaine Salad with Egg-Free Caesar Dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish that elevates any meal. The smoky flavor of charred romaine hearts pairs beautifully with crunchy vegetables and a creamy, egg-free dressing that everyone can enjoy. This salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also versatile for various occasions, from summer barbecues to light lunches. With nutrient-packed ingredients like fresh greens and garbanzo beans, it’s a healthy choice that doesn’t compromise on taste. Customizable for personal preferences, this refreshing salad is perfect for those looking to indulge in something flavorful yet wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 romaine hearts, halved
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup garbanzo beans, grilled
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon capers, with juice
- Preferred oil for grilling
- ¼ cup tahini
- ½ cup filtered water
- juice of ½ lemon
- roasted garlic
Instructions
- For the dressing, blend tahini, water, lemon juice, salt, and roasted garlic until creamy; refrigerate.
- Toss garbanzo beans with salt, pepper, and sumac; grill until deep brown.
- Brush romaine hearts with oil; grill until charred.
- Assemble by layering grilled romaine, cucumbers, onions, garbanzo beans, and dressing on a platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg