Grilled Romaine and Corn Salad with Honey Mustard Tahini Dressing

Steak, chicken and kebabs aren’t the only healthy foods you can throw on the grill! We’re cooking up fresh heads of crisp romaine lettuce and summer corn for a tasty twist on a cookout side dish. Grilling up seasonal vegetables is a fun and delicious way to transform your everyday recipes. What would have been an average salad is now an elevated grilled dish that will impress your backyard barbecue guests.

Salad dressing can hide many sneaky ingredients that are trying to sabotage your weight loss goals. But by making your own easy homemade dressing, you can take control of any extra calories that you’re eating. Plus, taking that extra step to whisk up your own sauce allows you to create a topping that you truly enjoy. We drizzle our Grilled Salad with a Honey Mustard Tahini Dressing that’s packed with sweet and savory flavor.

Kick off this wholesome recipe right in your backyard! Preheat your grill to about 450 to 500 degrees and grab a head of romaine lettuce and an ear of corn. Cut the romaine lettuce lengthwise, keeping the stem in place. Brush both the romaine lettuce and corn with olive oil to prepare them for grilling. Place the corn on grill for about 20 minutes or until it becomes charred. Make sure to rotate it frequently! When the corn is almost done, place the lettuce on the grill with the cut side down. Cook for two to three minutes or until the lettuce is charred. Flip it over and continue grilling the other side for one to two minutes.

Remove the lettuce and corn from the grill and place the romaine onto a plate. Cut the kernels off of the corn cob and sprinkle them on top of the romaine. Top your salad with sliced red onions and Parmesan cheese. Mix together the dressing by combining Dijon mustard, tahini, honey, water and black pepper. Continue adding more water to thin it out as needed. Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad before digging into this grilled goodness.

This Grilled Salad clocks in at just 245 calories per serving. If you’re losing weight with Nutrisystem, you can count it as half of a SmartCarb, one PowerFuel, two Extras and one Vegetable.

Fill your summer menu with fresh and fun seasonal salads! There’s nothing more refreshing than enjoying warm weather produce while in the hot summer sun. We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite summer salad recipes that are perfect for your weight loss menu. They are Nutrisystem-approved and filled with nutritious ingredients to keep you healthy all season. Click the link below to unlock these delicious creations and don’t forget to bookmark the article!:

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Looking for more healthy recipes to throw on your grill this summer? These 10 healthy fruits are perfect for a sweet treat at your next cookout or barbecue! We also have plenty of other great recipes for your grilling fun right here on The Leaf Weight Loss Blog. Check out some of our favorites below:

• Marinated Steak Kebabs >
• Rainbow Vegetable Skewers >
• Grilled Power Salad >
• Chicken Kebabs with Peanut Dipping Sauce >
• Pineapple Chicken Kebabs >
• Grilled Asparagus Caesar Salad >

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