Solution: fancy romaine salad with homemade Caesar dressing. If you’ve never tried grilled romaine salad you’re missing out on a serious treat. I was the last person to expect it would be such a fantastically different flavor experience than fresh romaine, but it truly is. Something about the way the searing hot grill kisses the olive-oil brushed leaves just takes it to a whole new level of awesome. But you don’t need a grill for this recipe – we pop it under the broiler instead for a similarly stellar result. Simply wash and dry the prettiest looking leaves in your bunch – the closer to the center the better – toss them lightly with olive oil, salt and pepper, and then pop them under the broiler for a few minutes, rotating once to ensure even cooking. Then, top with this super simple rosemary Caesar dressing and some fresh shaved Parmesan. This salad is more special in taste and texture than a traditional romaine salad, making it perfect for entertaining. And the dressing adds a creamy, spicy punch. This dish could easily be considered an entree if you bulked it up with some grilled chicken, roasted veggies or toasted nuts. Plus, if you make it for all your friends they’ll be super impressed. Three points for the classy hostess.
