Grilled Romaine Salad
Grilled Romaine Salad pairs lightly charred, crisp-tender romaine with sweet, slow-roasted Roma tomatoes and a shallot–balsamic vinaigrette that’s smooth and tangy. The contrast of smoky edges, concentrated tomato flavor, and glossy dressing makes it stand out. Serve warm as a dinner side or a striking starter for cookouts and casual gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Romaine Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the olive oil, white sugar, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the tomatoes to the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Arrange the coated tomato halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, finely chop the shallots. Add the vinegar and brown sugar, and blend until smooth. Gradually add 1 3/4 cups oil, processing often, to thicken the mixture.
- 3
Preheat the grill to high heat. Brush the romaine hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Place the romaine hearts on the preheated grill. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly charred but not heated through. Serve warm on salad plates, surround with tomato pieces, and drizzle with the shallot dressing.
- Calories 203.34 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 2.47 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 20.65 g 8%
- Total Fat 13.03 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.83 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 11.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.6 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 15.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.87 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 385.61 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 36.67 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.91 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Grilled Romaine Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 203.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Romaine Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Grilled Romaine Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Romaine Salad?
- About 3 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 203.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Romaine Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Romaine Salad healthy?
- Grilled Romaine Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 203.34 calories and 2.47 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.83 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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