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Grilled Romaine and Radicchio Salad

A smoky, savory grilled salad with marinated radicchio, crisp romaine, and a creamy vegan buttermilk dressing.
Print Recipe
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Grilled, Vegan
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Grill preheated
  • 1 Tongs for turning lettuce
  • 1 Large bowl for marinating radicchio
  • 1 Brush for oiling lettuce
  • 1 Knife and cutting board for prep

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce halved and washed
  • 2 heads radicchio lettuce halved and washed
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 2 cups blanched fresh peas or use frozen
  • vegan feta or blue cheese or shaved vegan parmesan, optional
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sage leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup soy milk
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon vegan sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon minced red onion
  • 2 teaspoon minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add radicchio halves and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temp for at least 1 hour.
  • Add lemon juice to soy milk and let curdle for 5 minutes. Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well. Chill.
  • Preheat the grill. Halve and wash romaine. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place radicchio and romaine cut side down on grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and edges are crisp, 10–15 minutes.
  • Chop grilled radicchio. Place romaine halves on plates and top with radicchio, peas, red onion, and vegan cheese if using. Drizzle with dressing.

Notes

You can prep the dressing and marinate the radicchio ahead of time. Grill just before serving for best texture and warmth.
Keyword grilled salad, radicchio, romaine, vegan buttermilk
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