Don’t knock it ’til you try it.

We can all grill a burger. We can all grill a hot dog. But can you grill… LETTUCE?

I guess the question isn’t can you, but WILL you? You should. It’s goooood.

I’m in love with this idea for summer! It’s fun, different, and a whole heck of a lot better for you than a burger piled high (not that I’m one to judge). But it’s nice to have a change of pace once in a while.

Don’t be afraid!

This is like the modern day version of the wedge salad. And who doesn’t love a good wedge?

Shoe, or salad!

Be creative with your grilled salad. I like to keep it simple, as usual.

Grilled Romaine Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 heads romaine lettuce cut in half lengthwise
Olive oil for brushing
3/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 avocado sliced

For the dressing

2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 lemon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

1) Preheat the grill to medium/high heat. Brush the surface of the romaine with olive oil and grill about 4 to 5 minutes total, turning occasionally. Place each wedge on a salad plate and top with tomatoes, corn, goat cheese, and avocado, dividing the toppings among the 4 wedges.
2) Drizzle the dressing over each grilled wedge and serve!

For the dressing