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Weight Watchers Recipe


3PointsPlus Value
Prep time:  10 min
Cook time:  5 min
Serves: 6
Grilled romaine lettuce tastes similar to cooked escarole. Its mild, mellow flavor is a great foil for our homemade tangy dressing.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin  
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice  
1 1/2 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise  
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce  
1/2 tsp minced garlic, finely minced  
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (and more for garnish if desired)  
      3 head(s) romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise, stems attached, about 8 oz each  
3 spray(s) cooking spray  
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, such as Parmiggiano Reggiano  
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and pepper until blended; set aside.

Coat romaine hearts with cooking spray; grill until lightly charred, turning once, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.

Place lettuce on a serving platter and drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and some freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Yields about 1/2 romaine heart, 1 tablespoon dressing and 2 teaspoons cheese per serving.
Notes
Leave root end intact when halving romaine hearts or they will fall apart.
A typical addition to a Caesar dressing is anchovies. Here, Worcestershire sauce, which has anchovies as an ingredient, supplies a subtle, not at all fishy flavor. If you’re an anchovy lover, stir a chopped fillet into the dressing (could affect PointsPlus value).