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5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Brighten Your Day with 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

This 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad combines crunchy romaine with creamy parmesan and a zesty lemon dressing for a quick and refreshing dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Fresh, pre-washed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 each Lemon Juice and Zest Fresh lemons preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with agave syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to heat preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Large salad bowl
  • whisk
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, the juice and zest of one lemon, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well-emulsified.
  2. In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, and sliced red onion, mixing well.
  3. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure lettuce is fresh and crisp. Combine salad ingredients just before serving to maintain crunch.

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