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Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Crispy Bacon

Grilled romaine and fresh, crispy bacon takes your classic Caesar Salad to a whole new level. Topped with crunchy croutons, freshly grated parmesan and black pepper. This salad is as satisfying as it is refreshing. Perfect as a side or a small plate main for any day of the week.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cut: Bacon
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 sourdough roll OR half of a baguette
  • 2 –3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 heads romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup Caesar dressing

Instructions

Prepare the bacon

  • In a large skillet, lay bacon flat with little overlap before turning on heat.
  • Cook over medium heat, turning the bacon every 2–3 minutes. Turn the bacon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 7–12 minutes total.
  • Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.

Grill the bread and lettuce

  • Preheat the grill to 400°F or high heat. Clean and oil the cooking grate, then close the lid.
  • Cut romaine heads in half, lengthwise.
  • Slice bread in ½-inch thick slices.
  • Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the bread slices and all over the romaine heads. Season everything with pepper.
  • Place bread on the grill. Turn the slices occasionally until the bread is toasted with a little bit of char, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and cut into cubes.
  • Place romaine heads on the grill and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until slightly charred. Remove to serving plates.

Make the salads

  • Drizzle lettuce with dressing, getting between all the leaves. Top with croutons and crumbled bacon, then serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 710mg | Fiber: 7g
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