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Seared Romaine with Ginger Dressing

WHEN YOU HEAR that you’re going to be served romaine lettuce, what do you picture? Likely a verdant salad starring the crisp, juicy raw lettuce, right? But romaine, like many other lettuces and greens, takes well to cooking. Grilled or seared Caesar salads—where halved heads of romaine are quickly charred before being dressed—are one

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