Kitchen Tips How To Grilling and Other Outdoor Cooking 3 Reasons Your Lettuce Belongs on the Grill You can't actually turn into a bunny by eating loads of lettuce. That's good to know up front. Because if you follow Chef John's method of grilling hearts of Romaine, you are fixing to eat piles and piles of lettuce. By Carl Hanson Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs, entertains, and assists busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table for their families. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on December 15, 2021 Close Photo: Meredith Here are just 3 reasons why you should run outside and get to grilling some lettuce. 1. Flavor. Grilling lettuce creates wonderfully caramelized, smoky flavor. 2. Texture. Cool, crispy insides contrast gloriously with the caramelized outside. 3. Ease. Grilling romaine is just the easiest, most delicious way to get your greens. It's an amazing contrast of tastes and textures. Top your grilled lettuce hearts with grated cheese and a simple vinegar or lemon juice and olive oil dressing. Video: How to Grill Hearts of Romaine "This is truly and ridiculously easy," says Chef John. "The trick is to get the grill grates very hot." Watch Chef John get it done: Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese "These grilled radicchio wedges make a colorful side to accompany most any grilled main dish," says France C. "The sweet, acidic flavor of the balsamic and creamy blue cheese tame the natural bitterness of the radicchio." Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese | Photo by France C. Related: Grilled Vegetable Salads Even Picky Eaters Will Love Grilled Chicken Salads From Around the World Grilled Side Dishes That Light up the Barbeque Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit