Grilled Gluten-free Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
Gluten-free salads don't have to be boring. Take your gluten-free caesar salad up a notch by taking it out to the grill. Your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 2 Egg Yolks or ¼ c Mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Anchovy Paste
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard I use 365 Brand from Whole Foods
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Teaspoon Coconut Aminos
- ½ Cup Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
For the Salad
- 2-3 Small Hearts of Romaine Lettuce whole
- 1-2 Whole Lemons
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Gluten-free Croutons optional
Instructions
For the Caesar Dressing
- In a small food processor or the cut of an immersion blender, puree the egg yolk (or mayo) garlic and anchovy paste until it looks like a thick paste.2 Egg Yolks
- Add the remaining ingredients except the oil and puree till smooth.3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, 1 Tablespoon Anchovy Paste, 4 Cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper, 2 Teaspoon Coconut Aminos, 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Slowly add the olive oil and puree till combined.½ Cup Olive Oil
Prep the Romaine
- Lightly rinse the romaine.2-3 Small Hearts of Romaine Lettuce
- Cut the romaine in half (lengthwise), making sure you DO NOT cut off the ends.
- Brush the romaine halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- If you are grilling your lemons (recommend), cut them in half and brush lightly with olive oil.
Grill the Romaine
- Preheat your grill to about 400 degrees.
- Grill the remaine and lemons about 2-3 minutes or until they are slightly charred.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Remove the romaine from the grill and set it aside.
Make it a Salad
- Prepare the romaine as desired (leave it whole or chop).
- Squeeze the fresh lemon over the romaine and a dash of salt and pepper.1-2 Whole Lemons
- Sprinkle with some parmesan cheese and a drizzle of dressing.½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Add some gluten-free croutons, fresh gluten-free french bread or grilled chicken as desired and enjoy!Gluten-free Croutons
Notes
More caesar salad topping ideas.
- Take your grilled romaine and squeeze a freshly grilled lemon over the top with a sprinkle or two of more salt and pepper.
- I love making a simple marinated chicken for caesar salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 2.059mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5.352IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 495mgIron: 2mg
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