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    Home » Salads, Sides & Dips

    Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

    Published: Jul 6, 2023 by Zimmy · This post may contain Amazon and other affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Elevate your salad game this weekend with a Grilled Romaine (Chicken-Club) Caesar Salad

    Four grilled romaine halves are topped with tomatoes, pancetta and chicken thighs and drizzled with a Caesar dressing, Parmesan and sourdough toasts in a round serving tray.

    When it comes to salads, a Caesar salad stands tall as one of my classic favourites. Crisp romaine lettuce, enveloped in a creamy, garlicky dressing, showered with shavings of aged Parmesan, and freshly cracked pepper. What’s not to like about that?

    However, if you’re looking to have a little fun with this classic and take your salad experience to a whole new level, consider grilling your romaine lettuce, adding some succulent grilled chicken thighs, fresh heirloom tomatoes and crispy pancetta.

    This delightful combination of smoky flavours, charred greens, tender chicken and salty pancetta, balanced by the fresh juicy tomatoes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

    So, whether you make your dressing (like I did) or use a quality store bought one, it is time to dive into the world of Grilled Chicken-Club Caesar Salad and discover the perfect harmony of flavours that awaits!

    This Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad was cooked on the Hestan Home Gas Grill with the support of my Hestan Culinary cookware. Proud Hestan Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken thighs
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • Pancetta
    • Romaine lettuce hearts
    • Tomatoes
    • Caesar dressing (see below or store bought)
    • Sourdough bread
    • Parmesa
    • Black pepper

    Caesar Dressing

    Grilled romaine dressing ingredients.
    (Note: The ingredients were doubled in this image)
    • Dry mustard
    • Pepper
    • Salt
    • Anchovies
    • Garlic
    • Lemon juice
    • Large egg
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Olive oil
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Parmesan

    See recipe card for quantities.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Make the Caesar Dressing

    Add the dry mustard, pepper, salt, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, egg yolk and Worcestershire sauce into a food processor and pulse until smooth.

    Very slowly, stream in half of the olive oil.

    Very slowly, stream in the red wine vinegar. Be sure to pour in slowly or the dressing will break.

    Lastly and still very slowly, stream in the remaining olive oil.

    Add in the grated Parmesan and blend in.

    Pour into a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use.

    The dressing can be made in advance and stored in fridge for up to 3 days.

    Time to Grill

    Preheat the grill to medium-high

    Chicken. Brush olive oil all over the chicken, and season with salt and pepper.

    Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should be 170°F)

    Place chicken on plate and cover with aluminum foil, set aside.

    Six, skinless, boneless chicken thighs brushed with olive oil and salt and pepper on a sheet pan.
    Six grilled chicken thighs on the BBQ.

    Pancetta. Place a skillet on the grill to heat up. Add the pancetta slices in the pan, turning occasionally until crispy, approximately 7-8 minutes.

    Cooking pancetta in a skillet on the grill.

    Romaine Lettuce. Lightly drizzle olive oil on the cut side of the lettuce. Place on grill for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred.

    Grilling romaine lettuce, cut side down.

    Toast. Lightly drizzle olive oil on one side of the bread and toast both sides directly on the grill until lightly.

    Assemble the Salad

    Place the grilled lettuce (cut side up) on one platter or on individual plates.

    Stack two tomato slices and a slice of pancetta and place on the middle of the lettuce.

    Slice the chicken into ½” slices and divide into 4 portions. Place a portion of the cut chicken onto each pieces of lettuce.

    Drizzle dressing over each piece, sprinkle with grated parmesan and black pepper. Serve with sourdough toast and more dressing on the side. Enjoy!

    Watch how this grilled romaine chicken Caesar salad was made here.

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    Tried this recipe?

    If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us a comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

    Cheers! James & Elaine

    📖 Recipe

    Four grilled romaine halves are topped with tomatoes, pancetta and chicken thighs and drizzled with a Caesar dressing, Parmesan and sourdough toasts in a round serving tray.

    Grilled Romaine Caesar with Chicken

    When it comes to salads, a Caesar salad stands tall as one of my classic favourites. Crisp romaine lettuce, enveloped in a creamy, garlicky dressing, showered with shavings of aged Parmesan, and freshly cracked pepper. What’s not to like about that?
    However, if you're looking to have a little fun with this classic and take your salad experience to a whole new level, consider grilling your romaine lettuce, adding some succulent grilled chicken thighs, fresh heirloom tomatoes and crispy pancetta.
    This delightful combination of smoky flavours, charred greens, tender chicken and salty pancetta, balanced by the fresh juicy tomatoes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Mexico, North American
    Servings 4 People

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 chicken thighs boneless & skinless
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • 6 slices pancetta, circles
    • 2 romaine lettuce hearts cut in half with the core attached, rinsed and well dried
    • 3 small tomatoes a variety of colours, sliced into thin circles
    • 1 cup Caesar dressing see below or store bought
    • 4 slices sourdough bread
    • Parmesan freshly grated
    • Black pepper

    Caesar Dressing

    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ ounce anchovies
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 extra large egg yolks
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons Parmesan freshly grated

    Instructions
     

    Make the Caesar Dressing

    • Add the dry mustard, pepper, salt, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, egg yolk and Worcestershire sauce into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
    • Very slowly, stream in half of the olive oil.
    • Very slowly, stream in the red wine vinegar. Be sure to pour in slowly or the dressing will break.
    • Lastly and still very slowly, stream in the remaining olive oil.
    • Add in the grated Parmesan and blend in.
    • Pour into a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use.
    • The dressing can be made in advance and stored in fridge for up to 3 days.

    Time to Grill

    • Preheat the grill to medium-high
    • Chicken: Brush olive oil all over the chicken, and season with salt and pepper.
    • Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should be 170°F)
    • Place chicken on plate and cover with aluminum foil, set aside.
    • Pancetta: Place a skillet on the grill to heat up. Add the pancetta slices in the pan, turning occasionally until crispy, approximately 7-8 minutes.
    • Romaine Lettuce. Lightly drizzle olive oil on the cut side of the lettuce. Place on grill for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred.
    • Sourdough Toast: Lightly drizzle olive oil on one side of the bread and toast both sides directly on the grill until lightly.

    Assemble the Salad

    • Place the grilled lettuce (cut side up) on one platter or on individual plates.
    • Stack two tomato slices and a slice of pancetta and place on the middle of the lettuce.
    • Slice the chicken into ½” slices and divide into 4 portions. Place a portion of the cut chicken onto each pieces of lettuce.
    • Drizzle dressing over each piece, sprinkle with grated parmesan and black pepper. Serve with sourdough toast and more dressing on the side. Enjoy!

    Video

    Keyword caesar salad grilled, grilled lettuce caesar salad, grilled romaine caesar, grilled romaine chicken caesar salad, grilled romaine salad with chicken, grilling romaine lettuce
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shanley Steuart

      July 07, 2023 at 1:15 am

      Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Zimmy

        July 07, 2023 at 7:46 am

        Hi Shanley,
        Awesome, hope you love this salad as much as we do!
        Have a great day!
        Elaine & James

        Reply

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