Name: Grilled Romaine with Avocado-Lime Dressing
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.5 ripe avocado; 5 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 romaine hearts (3-4 ounces each); 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Grilled Romaine with Avocado-Lime Dressing

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

69	Calories
5g	Fat
5g	Carbs
2g	Protein

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.