Grilled Romaine Salad with Anchovy-Lemon Dressing

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Charred romaine hearts dressed in a vibrant anchovy and lemon dressing, topped with toasted breadcrumbs for crunch and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs romaine lettuce hearts, anchovy fillets in oil, lemon juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush 2 halved romaine lettuce hearts with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill cut side down for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred and wilted. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mash 4 anchovy fillets with 1 minced garlic clove and 3 tbsp lemon juice until smooth. Whisk in 3 tbsp olive oil to create a dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs and toast, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Arrange grilled romaine halves on a serving plate, drizzle generously with the anchovy-lemon dressing, sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.

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