Jun 16, 2010

Day 167: School's out - Let SUMMER begin!

Last day: 6-16-10 First day: 9-9-09
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Day 166: This is by far our family's #1 summer meal! Grilled Chicken & Caesar salads. And what makes it even tastier - the Romain lettuce is home grown by ME!
Grilled Caesar Salad:
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus shaved Parmesan for serving
3 heads romaine hearts, sliced lengthwise in 1/2
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Preheat grill to medium heat. In a blender, combine the garlic, lemon juice & Dijon mustard. Drizzle in 3/4 cup olive oil to emulsify. Add the Parmesan and pulse. Gently brush the hearts of Romain with remaining olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Grill for 2 minutes, until grill marks appear and the romaine becomes wilted. Remove the lettuce & drizzle with dressing. Garnish with shaved Parmesan & serve with your favorite grill chicken!
Enjoy :-)

4 comments:

Darla said...

yum, i will have to try this recipe. i am impressed with anyone who grows their own lettuce!!!

i love how you got the kids first and last day of school. great idea.

Joƫlle said...

sounds yummy ! grilled chicken is our favourite too :-)

The kiddos did both change a lot this year, looks like childhood is behind...

our Anaelle is now as tall as her grandma

Momma Roar said...

Sounds yummy!

Love the beginning and ending photos of your kids! Wow - they've changed in a year!

Growin' With It said...

so how's that make ya feel to see the "before/after" photos of your kids? your boy especially looks taller! salad...yummy!