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Grilled romaine salad with pecans
Smoky grilled romaine hearts with feta and toasted pecans

Grilled Romaine Salad with Pecans & Feta

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Salads
Many are hesitant to grill lettuce, but heat works wonders on it. Robust Romaine leaves can withstand the heat: the outer leaves caramelize and gain a smoky flavor, while the heart remains crisp and cool. This play on textures—hot and cold, raw and charred—makes this dish exciting.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 285 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill tongs
  • Small skillet (for nuts)
  • Basting brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash the romaine but do not cut off the root end! Slice it in half lengthwise through the core.

Tip: The core holds the leaves together so they don't fall apart on the grill.
2 ✓

Mix the oil, spices, and a small amount of BBQ sauce. Brush the cut side of the lettuce with this mixture.

Tip: The oil protects the leaves from burning, while the spices activate with the heat.
3 ✓

Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant.

Tip: Toasting brings out the natural oils in the nuts, intensifying their flavor.
4 ✓

Place the lettuce on the hot grill, cut-side down. Grill for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear.

Tip: Don't leave it unattended; leaf edges can burn rapidly (carbonization).
5 ✓

Place on a plate. Mix the remaining BBQ sauce with the honey to create the dressing and drizzle over the top.

Tip: The sweetness of the honey balances the slight bitterness of the charred lettuce.
6 ✓

Sprinkle with crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and parsley.

Tip: Salty cheese and sweet dressing are a classic flavor pairing.

Recipe FAQ

The lettuce wilted completely.
You grilled it too long. You only need to 'shock' the lettuce on the grill—1-2 minutes per side is plenty.
What kind of lettuce works?
Only dense, firm heads like Romaine or Endive. Iceberg is too watery, and loose-leaf lettuce is too delicate.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves
  • 1/3 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley