Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad Recipe
Delight in this refreshing Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad, combining crispy romaine and rich parmesan with zesty lemon.
Equipment
- salad spinner
- large bowl
Ingredients
Lettuce
- 1 to 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
- 1 bundle red leaf lettuce
Other Ingredients
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper for a milder taste
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Chop the lettuce and put it in your salad spinner or a large bowl, rinse and drain very well. Pat the lettuce dry (if you have the time you can wrap the lettuce in paper towels and refrigerate briefly to help it crisp up).
- Add the lettuce, shallots, and lemon zest to a bowl.
- Season with kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional) and toss again. Serve.
Notes
Lettuce options for this salad: Look for crispy lettuce like Romaine and red leaf lettuce. You could also add frisée lettuce, Belgian endive, or arugula but be sure to start with Romaine lettuce and fill in with the rest. Enjoy immediately! This is not the kind of salad to make ahead as the lettuce wilts quickly once dressed. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the salad will be soggy and not very appetizing. If you’re serving fewer people, you can cut the ingredient list in half.
Nutrition
Serving: 1saladCalories: 169.4kcalCarbohydrates: 7.4gProtein: 5.8gFat: 13.8gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.6gCholesterol: 14.5mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 155.1mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 1.8gVitamin A: 1805.3IUVitamin C: 20.5mgCalcium: 166.2mgIron: 0.6mg
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