Side dishe for 4

Grilled Romaine Salad

Name: Grilled Romaine Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 romaine hearts; olive oil spray; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 lemon; 1/2 cup croutons; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard; 2 tsp honey; 1 clove garlic (optional); 1/8 tsp salt (optional); 1/8 tsp black pepper (optional)

$7.21for 430 minServes 4

Romaine hearts are briefly grilled, then topped with Parmesan, croutons, lemon, and a tangy mustard dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Romaine and salad greens, 2$2.49 each typical	2	$4.98Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.21

Swaps

Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Lunches Grill No-cook Summer grilling Summer

Typical price

$1.80 per serving$7.21 for 4

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Ingredients

2 romaine hearts
olive oil spray
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 lemon
1/2 cup croutons
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
1 clove garlic (optional)
1/8 tsp salt (optional)
1/8 tsp black pepper (optional)

Steps

Heat a grill to medium-high heat, about 400 F.
Whisk the vegetable oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Cut the romaine hearts in half lengthwise, spray them with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the romaine cut-side down for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly charred.
Transfer the romaine to a platter and drizzle it with the dressing.
Top with Parmesan and croutons, then serve with lemon wedges.