Grilled Romaine Salad

Here is a Romaine Salad with a tasty twist, so simple and quick to make and such a great lunchtime meal, add your own protein if you like a little chicken, tuna or fish make a healthy meal.

Ingredients

4 Hearts of Romaine Lettice

1 Small Avocado

¼ slivered toasted almonds

Dressing

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons of lemon juice

2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tablespoon of capers

1 tablespoon of White Miso Paste

1 teaspoon Chia Seeds

¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat a cast iron skillet over a medium heat.

Mix lemon juice, olive oil, chopped capers, white miso paste, chia seeds and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.

Cut lettuce into halves lengthwise and sprinkle with olive oil and pepper and place lettuce hearts face down on the grill for 1 ½ minutes, then flip and grill for another 30 seconds.

Top the lettuce halves with Avocado Slices and drizzle with dressing and add toasted almonds.