This is a twist on an American classic and if you think the taste of bacon sounds good, wait until it’s deconstructed into its component parts. You already know how to grill bread; now learn about grilled lettuce that becomes crispy exterior with soft inside – just like in any other burger joint. But there’s the real magic behind this salad: tomatoes (or other vegetables) cooked quickly enough so they stay raw but still maintain their flavor profile through exposure under heat lamps or flame broiling. [Read more…] about Grilled BLT Salad: Direct grilling
SALAD HITS THE GRILL
Ember-Roasted Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Dill: Caveman or direct grilling
Beet and dill salad is a classic Russian appetizer that will give you a new appreciation for this dish. In the following recipe, I’ve taken it one step further by smoking my beets directly over glowing coals — which gives them an un-remain-like flavor with plenty of chewability. Some versions call out to grated rather than diced ingredients. [Read more…] about Ember-Roasted Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Dill: Caveman or direct grilling
Grilled Watermelon Salad with Arugula and Queso Fresco: Direct grilling
Watermelon is a favorite among barbecue chefs because of its ability to bring joy and satisfaction at the end of cooking. You can now enjoy this delicious fruit in even more ways by turning it into a grilled salad. The satisfying crunch will remain while adding caramelized sugar overtones when you grill, which pairs well with smoky flavors from fires made primarily out of wood or enhanced bricks—depending on your preference fizzle hot cooking action within range-of temperatures that don’t singe anything away before time’s up. [Read more…] about Grilled Watermelon Salad with Arugula and Queso Fresco: Direct grilling
Ember-Roasted Vegetable Salad Escalivada: Caveman or direct grilling
This is a traditional Spanish dish that hails from the region of Andalusia. The name says it all; Escalivar means “to roast in embers” and refers to its sweet-smoky flavor profile which comes from cooking vegetables directly on top of an open flame like fire pits or grilling them over medium heat until they’re tender with plenty caramelized edges but not burnt inside — plus some hazelnuts for added flair if you’ve got ’em. A simple version might just contain those three ingredients – vegetables only. [Read more…] about Ember-Roasted Vegetable Salad Escalivada: Caveman or direct grilling
Grilled Wedge Salad with Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing: Direct grilling
While most salads are made with boring lettuce, the wedge salad is an American classic that requires some serious preparation. First, you should grill or flame-grilled your leaf over a very hot fire (ideally using wood), so it’s crispy on the outside and has just enough chew within to make for satisfying texture while staying raw inside – not too soft but definitely no crunchy bits either. [Read more…] about Grilled Wedge Salad with Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing: Direct grilling