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Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad: Bright Crunch in Minutes

This quick Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad combines fresh ingredients for a vibrant, healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 271
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped
  • 1/4 medium Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil Or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Adjust based on taste
  • to taste Salt Adjust based on parmesan saltiness
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for spice preference

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Making the Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Preparing Salad Components
  1. In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped romaine, sliced red onion, and grated parmesan. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and toss gently.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently for about 30 seconds until well coated.
Serving the Salad
  1. Transfer the mixed salad to serving plates or a bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispy leaves, wash and pat dry romaine, then wrap in damp paper towels and refrigerate before use. Adjust salt in the dressing based on parmesan's saltiness.

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