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Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Zesty Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad Ready in 5 Minutes

This Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad is a quick and refreshing side dish that's ready in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced; substitute with green onions if desired
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust to taste
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 each Lemon Juice and Zest From one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can use agave syrup for a vegan version
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
  2. Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. In a salad bowl, add sliced red onion and grated parmesan cheese with crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Toss the salad ingredients gently in the bowl to combine.
  4. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly until each leaf is coated.
  5. Serve immediately to maintain freshness. Garnish with extra parmesan or pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and keep the dressing separate until serving to avoid wilting of the lettuce.

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