Healthy Recipes Healthy Sauce & Condiment Recipes Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes Grilled Romaine with Avocado-Lime Dressing 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews Romaine lettuce takes on a nice charred, smoky flavor with a quick trip to the grill in this healthy wedge salad recipe. Avocado makes the dressing extra-creamy without any cream. Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ ripe avocado 5 tablespoons buttermilk 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt 3 romaine hearts (3-4 ounces each) 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Preheat grill to medium-high. Puree avocado, buttermilk, lime juice, oil, cumin and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Cut romaine hearts in half lengthwise, leaving root ends intact. Grill the romaine, cut-side down, until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with the dressing, tomatoes and pepper. Tips An oiled grill rack keeps your food from sticking. Once your grill is good and hot, dip a folded paper towel in a little oil, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 69 Calories 5g Fat 5g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 69 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 2g 3% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Vitamin A 5179IU 104% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Folate 96mcg 24% Sodium 225mg 10% Calcium 40mg 3% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 17mg 4% Potassium 305mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved