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Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Bright & Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad in 5 Minutes

This Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad combines crisp Romaine with creamy Parmesan, zesty lemon, and red pepper flakes, making it a deliciously quick and versatile dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce pre-washed
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 each Lemon Juice & Zest fresh lemons recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • whisk
  • Salad Tongs

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, honey, salt and pepper until emulsified, 1-2 minutes.
Prepare the Salad
  1. Combine Romaine lettuce, red onion, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Add red pepper flakes and toss gently.
Combine and Toss
  1. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss using salad tongs until everything is evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crispness. Store ingredients separately for up to 2 days to prevent wilting.

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