Smoky Grilled Caesar Salad on BLATOMIC Pellet Grill

Smoky Grilled Caesar Salad on BLATOMIC Pellet Grill


Reinvent the classic salad with wood-fired char and gourmet flair using your BLATOMIC grill

Why Grill a Salad?
Discover how BLATOMIC's precision grilling transforms crisp romaine into a smoky masterpiece. The gentle kiss of hardwood smoke adds depth to traditional Caesar flavors while creating dramatic grill marks that elevate presentation.

Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salad:
  • 3 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup rustic croutons
  • ¼ cup shaved Parmesan
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

BLATOMIC Signature Dressing:
  • 2 anchovy fillets (or 1 tbsp paste)
  • 1 garlic clove, grilled
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Step-by-Step Guide
Grill Preparation
  1. Preheat BLATOMIC to 400°F with maple wood pellets
  2. Set up dual zones - direct heat for grilling, indirect for warming

Dressing Method
  1. Smoke garlic 15 mins on indirect heat
  2. Blend all ingredients except oil until smooth
  3. Slowly emulsify with oil

Grilling Process
  1. Oil lettuce - Brush cut sides with olive oil
  2. Grill 2-3 mins cut-side down over direct heat
  3. Rotate 90° after 1 min for crosshatch marks

Assembly
  1. Drizzle dressing on warm plates
  2. Arrange lettuce cut-side up
  3. Top with croutons, Parmesan, and fresh pepper

BLATOMIC Pro Tips
🔥 Multi-Purpose Grilling - Cook chicken breasts simultaneously on indirect heat
🌿 Herb Enhancement - Add smoked rosemary to your pellet blend
🧊 Dressing Hack - Prep sauce in advance and chill in grill's side shelf

Why This Works on BLATOMIC
  1. Precision Temp Control - Maintains perfect 400°F for quick char without wilting
  2. Smoke Infusion - Maple pellets add subtle sweetness to bitter greens
  3. Ample Space - Grill entire meal (protein + salad) simultaneously

Serving Suggestions
  • Pair with grilled lemon chicken
  • Add wood-grilled shrimp skewers
  • Serve alongside roasted garlic bread
  • Perfect for outdoor dinner parties

Nutritional Upgrade
  • Smoked Vitamin K - Grilling increases romaine's nutrient bioavailability
  • Healthier Dressing - Our emulsion uses 30% less oil than traditional recipes

Fire up your BLATOMIC and turn salad into the star of your cookout!