Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Honey-Mustard Dressing and Crispy Chickpeas

Name: Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Honey-Mustard Dressing and Crispy Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Portionen
Ingredients: 400 g canned chickpeas; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 pinch salt (to taste); 1 pinch black pepper (to taste); 2 head romaine lettuce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch salt (to taste); 1 pinch black pepper (to taste); 3 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 pinch salt (to taste); 1 pinch black pepper (to taste)

Experience a completely new salad sensation with this recipe that embraces the popular trend of grilling lettuce. The lightly smoky, caramelized romaine lettuce perfectly complements a sweet and tangy dressing and crunchy chickpeas. You'll love this unique and flavorful dish!

40 min.

4 servings

Easy

Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Honey-Mustard Dressing and Crispy Chickpeas

Preparation

15 min.

Cook / Bake

25 min.

Servings

Calories

380 kcal

Ingredients

for 4 servings

For

servings

Amounts are automatically adjusted.

Crispy Chickpeas

400 gcanned chickpeas
1 tbspolive oil
1 tspsmoked paprika
0.5 tspgarlic powder
1 pinchsalt(to taste)
1 pinchblack pepper(to taste)

Grilled Romaine

2 headromaine lettuce
2 tbspolive oil
1 pinchsalt(to taste)
1 pinchblack pepper(to taste)

Honey-Mustard Dressing

3 tbspDijon mustard
2 tbsphoney
2 tbspapple cider vinegar
4 tbspolive oil
1 clovegarlic(minced)
1 pinchsalt(to taste)
1 pinchblack pepper(to taste)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Shake the pan halfway through baking for even crisping. Set aside.
While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the honey-mustard dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Prepare the romaine lettuce. Wash the romaine heads and pat them dry. Cut each head lengthwise in half through the core. Brush the cut sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the romaine halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 2-4 minutes, or until grill marks appear and the lettuce is slightly wilted and caramelized, but still has a slight crunch. Be careful not to overcook.
Arrange the grilled romaine halves on serving plates. Drizzle generously with the honey-mustard dressing. Top with the crispy roasted chickpeas. Serve immediately and enjoy!

💡 Tipp

For a vegan version, simply substitute maple syrup for honey in the dressing. You can also add other grilled vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for more variety. The crispy chickpeas can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, though they are best enjoyed fresh.

Varianten

Add crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese for extra flavor.
Top with toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
Try adding grilled cherry tomatoes or corn to the salad.

Ersatz & Alternativen

Substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan.
Use white wine vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar in the dressing.
Any mild, firm lettuce can be grilled, but romaine works best for its texture and ability to hold up to heat.

Aufbewahrung

Grilled romaine is best enjoyed fresh. Leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Crispy chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Einfrieren

This recipe is not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

380 kcal

Protein

11 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

23 g

Fiber

8 g

Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/grilled-romaine-lettuce-with-honey-mustard-dressing-and-crispy-chickpeas

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