Whole30 Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Elevate your salad game with this smoky and flavorful Whole30 Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe! Perfectly charred on the grill, tender romaine hearts are transformed into a vibrant and savory side dish, bursting with flavor from a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and sea salt. A drizzle of Whole30-compliant balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a tangy, herbaceous finish, making this dish both satisfying and healthy. With just 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes on the grill, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want to add a unique twist to your greens. Gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly, this grilled romaine masterpiece is sure to please every palate while keeping you on track with your Whole30 goals!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Whole30-compliant balsamic vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

While the grill is heating, prepare the romaine lettuce: remove any wilted outer leaves and slice each head in half lengthwise through the core, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Brush the cut sides of the romaine halves generously with the olive oil mixture.

Step 5

Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes, until grill marks appear and the lettuce is slightly charred but still crisp.

Step 6

Flip the romaine halves over and grill for an additional 1 to 2 minutes on the other side.

Step 7

Remove the grilled romaine from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.

Step 8

Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the grilled romaine and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, healthy side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(672.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	356.9

Total Fat 28.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1228.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 260.6mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 116.6mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 25.6%