Grilled Romaine Salad w/Cilantro-Citrus Dressing

by Stacey Amagrande

Yields1 Serving
 1 head romaine lettuce outer leaves removed and cut in half length-wise
 Zest and juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime
 3 tbsp olive oil
 ½ cup loose packed cilantro, chopped fine
 ¼ cup Pepitas, toasted
 1 avocado, small dice
 Salt and pepper
 2 oranges segmented out
 Extra olive oil for drizzling
1

Heat grill to high, drizzle olive oil on both sides of cut romaine grill 1-2 min until grill marks appear and pull off heat, let cool and chop up

2

Add the avocado, orange segments and Pepitas to the bowl with the grilled romaine;

3

In a separate bowl put the citrus juice, zest, salt and pepper in a bowl with the cilantro;

4

Whisk together and while whisking slowly add the 3T olive oil. Whisk until emulsified (no more separation) drizzle over salad and toss to combine.
Makes 6 first course servings, enjoy!

Ingredients

 1 head romaine lettuce outer leaves removed and cut in half length-wise
 Zest and juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime
 3 tbsp olive oil
 ½ cup loose packed cilantro, chopped fine
 ¼ cup Pepitas, toasted
 1 avocado, small dice
 Salt and pepper
 2 oranges segmented out
 Extra olive oil for drizzling

Directions

1

Heat grill to high, drizzle olive oil on both sides of cut romaine grill 1-2 min until grill marks appear and pull off heat, let cool and chop up

2

Add the avocado, orange segments and Pepitas to the bowl with the grilled romaine;

3

In a separate bowl put the citrus juice, zest, salt and pepper in a bowl with the cilantro;

4

Whisk together and while whisking slowly add the 3T olive oil. Whisk until emulsified (no more separation) drizzle over salad and toss to combine.
Makes 6 first course servings, enjoy!

Notes

Grilled Romaine Salad w/Cilantro-Citrus Dressing