Dairy-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Elevate your salad game with this flavorful Dairy-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe, a quick and healthy dish that's bursting with smoky, zesty goodness. Perfectly charred romaine hearts are transformed on the grill, bringing out their natural sweetness while adding a subtle smoky depth. Drizzled with a tangy homemade vinaigrette made from olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this dish is finished with a sprinkle of fragrant fresh parsley and crunchy toasted pine nuts for added texture and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, plant-based recipe makes an impressive warm salad or side dish that’s both dairy-free and utterly delicious. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or seeking a fresh twist on greens, this grilled romaine recipe is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Romaine lettuce hearts
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Toasted pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Remove any damaged outer leaves from the romaine lettuce hearts. Slice each heart in half lengthwise, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.

Step 4

Brush the cut sides of the romaine hearts with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 5

Place the romaine hearts cut-side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves have light grill marks and become slightly charred.

Step 6

Carefully flip the romaine hearts and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side.

Step 7

Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 8

Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over each grilled romaine half.

Step 9

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and toasted pine nuts before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a fresh and warm salad or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(335.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	541.8

Total Fat 54.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1314.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.0g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.1mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 355.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.4%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 10.9%