Char-grilled baby gem caesar salad
If you have never barbecued a gem lettuce before, then this is your sign!
It’s time to elevate your BBQ game with a fresh, smoky twist, this Char-Grilled Baby Gem Caesar Salad is your new go-to side dish. With crisp lettuce charred to perfection smothered in a tangy sunflower seed and hemp seed dressing, and vibrant toppings, this salad is anything but ordinary.
Perfect for sharing, this recipe serves 8 and brings a zesty, satisfying punch to any summer spread.
Char-grilled baby gem caesar salad
serves 8 as a side
Ingredients:
4 baby gem lettuce, quartered
Drizzle of olive oil
Dressing:
100g sunflower seeds
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tbsp capers with brine
1 tbsp dijon mustard
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove
salt and pepper to taste
250ml soy milk
To Garnish:
Capers
Mixed seeds
Fresh herbs such as chives and mint
Method:
Chop the baby gem lettuces into quarters, and drizzle with olive oil
Place onto a hot BBQ or griddle pan and char for a few minutes on each side until charred lines appear.
Meanwhile, add sunflower seeds, capers, mustard, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper and soy milk to a blender and blend until smooth
Take the lettuce off the BBQ and add to a shallow serving dish. Drizzle the dressing on top, and top with chives and sesame seeds.
Serve and enjoy!