Grilled Romaine Salad

Ingredients

• 2 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise, with core intact
• olive oil
• fresh lemon
• salt and pepper to taste

For croutons

• 1 cup cooked & cooled 4Sisters arborio rice (cooked according to pkg. directions)
• ½ cup shaved parmesan

Instructions

For the Salad

1. Preheat grill or a grill pan for the cooktop at medium to medium-high heat.
2. Brush each side of the romaine lettuce with olive oil.
3. Grill each side for 3-5 minutes.
4. Serve drizzled with fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, & shaved or shredded parmesan cheese, topped with rice croutons.

For rice croutons

1. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.
2. With a small melon ball scoop, scoop rice mixture into balls.
3. Place each rice ball on a silicon air fryer insert.
4. Air fry for about 12 minutes until crispy on the edge.

Notes

• Makes about 16 croutons.
• Rice croutons make a yummy snack too, plain or with your favorite dip.