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Grilled Romaine Hearts with Mint-Dill Yogurt Dressing Recipe

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This delicious Grilled Romaine Hearts recipe offers a smoky twist on the classic salad by grilling fresh romaine hearts and topping them with a tangy and herbaceous yogurt dressing. Ideal as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish, this recipe combines the crisp texture of grilled lettuce with the creamy richness of parmesan and a vibrant dressing made from mint, dill, and red wine vinegar.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Romaine:

  • 3 romaine hearts, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Water, as needed to thin the dressing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to prepare it for cooking the romaine hearts evenly.
  2. Clean the Romaine: Wash any grit or dirt off the romaine hearts and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure they grill properly without steaming.
  3. Season the Romaine: Brush olive oil evenly on both sides of each romaine half. Sprinkle sea salt and ground black pepper over them for seasoning.
  4. Grill the Romaine: Place the romaine hearts cut side down on the hot grill and cook for 3 minutes to create grill marks and slight wilting. Flip the hearts over, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and continue grilling for another 2 minutes until the cheese melts slightly.
  5. Remove from Grill: Transfer the grilled romaine hearts onto a large serving platter, ready for dressing.
  6. Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, chopped mint, fresh dill, red wine vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Add water a tablespoon at a time as needed to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the prepared herb yogurt dressing generously over the grilled romaine hearts and serve immediately to enjoy the mix of warm greens and cool dressing.

Notes

  • Make sure the grill is sufficiently hot to achieve nice char marks without overcooking the lettuce.
  • If you do not have a grill, a grill pan on the stovetop works equally well.
  • The dressing can be adjusted by adding more herbs or vinegar depending on your taste preference.
  • Serve right after dressing to maintain the romaine’s crispy texture.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian