Category: SALAD HITS THE GRILL

  • Grilled BLT Salad: Direct grilling

    Grilled BLT Salad: Direct grilling

    This is a twist on an American classic and if you think the taste of bacon sounds good, wait until it’s deconstructed into its component parts. You already know how to grill bread; now learn about grilled lettuce that becomes crispy exterior with soft inside – just like in any other burger joint. But there’s…

  • Grilled Watermelon Salad with Arugula and Queso Fresco: Direct grilling

    Grilled Watermelon Salad with Arugula and Queso Fresco: Direct grilling

    Watermelon is a favorite among barbecue chefs because of its ability to bring joy and satisfaction at the end of cooking. You can now enjoy this delicious fruit in even more ways by turning it into a grilled salad. The satisfying crunch will remain while adding caramelized sugar overtones when you grill, which pairs well…

  • Ember-Roasted Vegetable Salad Escalivada: Caveman or direct grilling

    Ember-Roasted Vegetable Salad Escalivada: Caveman or direct grilling

    This is a traditional Spanish dish that hails from the region of Andalusia. The name says it all; Escalivar means “to roast in embers” and refers to its sweet-smoky flavor profile which comes from cooking vegetables directly on top of an open flame like fire pits or grilling them over medium heat until they’re tender…

  • Grilled Wedge Salad with Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing: Direct grilling

    Grilled Wedge Salad with Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing: Direct grilling

    While most salads are made with boring lettuce, the wedge salad is an American classic that requires some serious preparation. First, you should grill or flame-grilled your leaf over a very hot fire (ideally using wood), so it’s crispy on the outside and has just enough chew within to make for satisfying texture while staying…