I first tried this salad at a restaurant in San Fransisco. It was my first time having a hot salad and I immediately fell in love with the smokey rich flavor. What I was not in love with was the price. This salad that took all of 10 min to prep and cook cost $15. I appreciated the induction to the new flavor and made it my business to observer while I ate. I made mental notes of the flavors, toppings, and char to tender ratio. When I got back home I did some experimenting of my own. Considering I do not have access to a grill, I had to improvise and use the oven. Here is my version of this cheap and delicious dish.
What's Inside
1 head of Romaine lettuce
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Cucumbers
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Slice the head of Romaine length wise down the center. Place on a baking pan. Drizzle each half of the lettuce with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in an over set on broil for about 5 min. The time will vary depending on how charred you want your salad to be. Once desire char is reached, remove from oven and serve. I like to top mine with shredded Parmesan and dices cucumbers. I dress with Italian salad dressing.