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grilled cabbage caesar salad

Grilled Cabbage Caesar Salad

A smoky, savory twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring perfectly charred wedges of cabbage, crisp romaine, and a homemade lemon-garlic dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Green Cabbage Cut into 4 equal wedges, keeping the core intact
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For grilling cabbage
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Shaved or grated
  • 1 cup Croutons Garlic flavor preferred
For the Caesar Dressing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • Salt to taste Salt and Black Pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup of olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified. Stir in the grated Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cabbage: Brush both sides of the cabbage wedges lightly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the cabbage: Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Place the cabbage wedges cut-side down on the grates. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until tender-crisp and pronounced grill marks appear. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
  4. Assemble the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and the slightly cooled grilled cabbage wedges.
  5. Dress and serve: Drizzle about half of the prepared Caesar dressing over the lettuce and cabbage mixture. Gently toss to coat. Divide the salad among plates.
  6. Garnish: Top each serving generously with shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons. Add more dressing as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill the romaine hearts briefly as well. If you prefer a traditional Caesar flavor, add 1 teaspoon of anchovy paste to the dressing mixture.