Grilled Romaine and Strawberry Salad with Cotija Cheese

A refreshing salad combining grilled romaine, sweet strawberries, and creamy Cotija cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.

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Whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing and set aside.
Roughly chop the salami and sauté in a pan until crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
Preheat your grill to high and remove the outer leaves of the lettuce.
Slice the romaine in half lengthwise, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Grill the romaine for about 2-3 minutes or until it starts to get a good char color.
Transfer the romaine to a large platter.
Slice the strawberries into quarters and place them on top of the romaine wedges.
Cut the avocado into small dice and add to the romaine, followed by the salami chunks, oregano, additional cilantro, and crumbled Cotija cheese.
Drizzle some of the dressing over the romaine and serve at once.

For added flavor, marinate the romaine in the dressing for 30 minutes before grilling. If you don’t have Cotija cheese, try feta as a substitute.