Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms –  with a Japanese-Inspired Caesar dressing that comes together in 20 minutes! (Feel free to sub other shiitake or portobellos!) Vegan-adapble and keto friendly.

Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

The first time I had Maitake mushrooms was when my friend Richard pan-seared them and placed them overtop the most light and delicate fettucini alfredo. It was exquisite and I have never forgotten it. Since then we have been playing around with these beauties and have and we’ve been enjoying them thoroughly and just wanted to share our latest rendition.

I’ve been finding them locally at our farmers market, so start looking there.

You’ll recognize Maitake Mushrooms by their blossom-like appearance, roughly the size of a tennis ball. They are surprisingly quite meaty, so I usually just pick up one large one, for the two of us.

And if you can find Maitakes, dont fret, pick up some shiitakes or even portobellos to use instead.

Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

Slice them thinly and give them a pan-sear, seasoning simply with salt and pepper.

Grilled Romaine with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

Cut a head of romaine lettuce in half, and brush the open side with olive oil.  Grill with the open side down for a short 1-2 minutes, just getting grill marks, but not too long to the point of collapsing. A little crispness is good here.

Grilled Romaine with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

Make the simple Japanese-style,

Furikake Caesar Dressing.

Grilled Romaine with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

Then simply assemble, spooning the dressing over top.

Grilled Romaine with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

Sprinkle with chives and Furikake seasoning. Add a few capers.

Grilled Romaine with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

Serve this Grilled Romaine Salad with grilled meat or fish, or on its own with some crusty bread for a delicious vegetarian main. Perfect for warm summer nights on the deck or patio.

Cheers, and enjoy!

 

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Grilled Romaine with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! #keto #caesar #grilledromaine #grilledromainehearts #grilledromainecaesar

Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms

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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: salad, main
  • Method: grilled
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms and Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! Vegan adaptable!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  1. 1 large Maitake Mushroom (about the size of a large orange)
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter or a combo of both
  3. 1 smashed garlic clove
  4. salt and pepper
  5. 1 large head romaine lettuce
  6. Garnish with capers, chives and furikake seasoning for sprinkling

Furikake Ceasar Dressing

  1. 1/4 cup mayo (or veganaise or vegan mayo)
  2. 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  3. 2 teaspoons anchovy paste ( or mash two anchovies, or sub miso paste for vegan)
  4. 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
  5. 1 fat garlic clove- finely minced or grated (use a garlic press)
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. pepper to taste
  8. 1/2 teaspoon furikake seasoning ( optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill to Med high.
  2. Slice the Maitake mushroom in half through the stem end. Slice each half into 1/3 inch thick slices. You should have 6-8 slices. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season the oil generously with salt and pepper and add the crushed garlic clove, swirling for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the garlic.
  3. Pan sear each side of the mushroom until golden, tender and slightly crispy. About 4-5 minutes each side. Set aside.
  4. Make the dressing:  If using whole anchovies, mash them with garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestil. Mix with remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
  5.  If using anchovy paste, whisk-mayo, vinegar, and anchovy paste until smooth. Add the minced garlic, ginger, salt and a few twists of cracked pepper. Stir in optional furikake seasoning and set aside.
  6. When the grill is hot, cut the romaine lettuce in half. Brush or spray the cut side of the romaine with olive oil. Place cut side down on the grill and sear, leaving the lid open. Sear just until grill marks appear, only about 2 minutes. You want to leave crispness in the romaine, so don’t overdo it or let them collapse.  Remove it from grill and place on two plates.
  7. Divide the pan-seared Maitake mushrooms and place on top of each grilled Romaine half. Spoon the dressing over the romaine and mushrooms. Sprinkle with a few capers and the furikake seasoning.
  8. Scatter with some fresh chives.
  9. Serve with a knife and fork and devour immediately. 😉

Notes

Feel free to use sub portobellos or shiitake mushrooms. If using portobellos, you could grill them whole (brush with olive oil, salt and pepper) and slice.

Make the dressing vegan by subbing vegan mayo and miso paste for the anchovies. You may need a touch more salt.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 384
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 642.1 mg
  • Fat: 36.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.2 g
  • Fiber: 7.2 g
  • Protein: 6.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

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Comments

  1. Easily one of the best salads I’ve ever had. Trying to figure out all the ways I can use this dressing because it is unreal.






  2. Wow! This was so surprisingly delicious and easy! Never though a romaine could taste so good. I used portobello though, and instead of anchovies, I put a bit of worchestershire + fish sauce and it stil came amazing! It was improvised this time, but the next I’ll surely try the original. Thank you so much!
    (Just discovered your blog, and I’m super excited to try them all!)






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