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Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Greens

Enjoy this Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad, a quick and refreshing dish filled with vibrant flavors and adaptable pairings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Washed and chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 1 whole Lemon Juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or agave/maple syrup for vegan
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for spice
  • to taste Salt To enhance flavors
  • to taste Pepper To enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, honey, salt and pepper until well emulsified.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and red onion, adding crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss for even coverage.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after dressing to maintain crispness. Customize with nuts or seeds for extra crunch.

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