Seared Romaine Spears With Caesar Dressing Recipe

Name: Seared Romaine Spears With Caesar Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 4 garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 10 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise; 10 crusty peasant bread; 3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved

Servings: persons

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
10 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise
10 crusty peasant bread
3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved

1
Light a grill. In a blender or mini food processor, blend the mayonnaise with the vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. With the machine on, gradually add 1/2 cup of the vegetable oil until the Caesar dressing is creamy. Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate.
2
Lightly brush the hearts of romaine with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once or twice, until lightly charred but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
3
Lightly brush the bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Grill, turning once, until toasted, about 2 minutes.
4
Spread half of the Caesar dressing on a large platter. Arrange the grilled hearts of romaine on top and brush with the remaining dressing. Garnish with the cheese shavings and serve the grilled bread alongside.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 4 garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Seared Romaine Spears With Caesar Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Seared Romaine Spears With Caesar Dressing

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