Mediterranean Diet Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Diet Grilled Romaine Lettuce, a quick and flavorful twist on a classic side dish. This recipe combines the smoky char of grilled romaine hearts with the bold flavors of crumbled feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and fragrant fresh parsley. Drizzled with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano, this dish is a perfect balance of texture and taste. With just 15 minutes from prep to plate, it’s an easy, healthy option that’s perfect as a side or a light appetizer. Pair it with grilled seafood or a hearty Mediterranean spread for a meal that’s as vibrantly nutritious as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Romaine lettuce hearts
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Cut the romaine lettuce hearts in half lengthwise, leaving the cores intact to hold the leaves together.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Brush the cut sides of the romaine lettuce halves generously with the olive oil mixture.
Step 5
Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes, or until grill marks appear and the edges of the leaves start to char slightly.
Step 6
Carefully remove the grilled romaine from the grill and place on a serving platter, cut side up.
Step 7
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley evenly over the grilled lettuce.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy Mediterranean side dish or starter.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1033.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1032.1 |
| Total Fat 92.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2969.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.8g | |
| Protein 25.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 892.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 602.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories