Grilled Sesame Lettuce and Carrot Crunch Salad

Ingredients

- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 2 large carrots

Instructions

1. Preparation of Ingredients
- Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce thoroughly. Cut into quarters, leaving the core intact to hold the leaves together during grilling.
- Peel the carrots and slice them into thin, long strips using a knife or a julienne peeler for a uniform texture.

2. Prepare the Grilling Marinade
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
- Add the mayonnaise and sesame oil, and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the poppy seeds for added crunch and flavor.

3. Grilling the Lettuce
- Preheat your charcoal grill until the coals are medium-hot. This usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Lightly brush the iceberg lettuce quarters with a portion of the marinade to enhance the smoky flavor from the grill.
- Place the lettuce quarters on the grill. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until lightly charred and slightly wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside.

4. Assemble the Salad
- Once the lettuce has cooled slightly, separate the leaves onto a serving platter.
- Arrange the carrot strips on top of the lettuce for a vibrant touch of color.

5. Dress the Salad
- Drizzle the remaining marinade over the assembled lettuce and carrot salad. Ensure even coverage to impart that savory, nutty sesame flavor.
- Toss gently to combine just before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Grilled Lettuce
- Sesame Salad
- Charcoal Grill Salad
- Crunchy Carrot Salad
- Lunch Recipe
- Summer Grilling
- Simple Salad Recipe
- Healthy Lunch
- Asian-Inspired Salad
- Quick Lunch Ideas

Recipe Yield

- Serves: 4 adults

Calories

- 490 calories (total for entire dish)

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