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5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Refresh Your Day with 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

This 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad is a quick, colorful dish that’s both healthy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4-5 cups Romaine Lettuce Pre-washed leaves save time.
  • 0.5 whole Red Onion Thinly sliced; substitute sweet onion as needed.
  • 0.25 cups Parmesan Cheese Grated; alternatives include Pecorino Romano or Asiago.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Or use avocado oil.
  • 1 whole Lemon Juice and zest for tangy brightness.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Sweetens the dressing; substitute with maple syrup for vegan option.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spiciness.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. While the dressing rests, chop 4-5 cups of Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, slice half of a red onion thinly, and grate ¼ cup of fresh Parmesan cheese.
  3. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes over the salad mixture and toss all ingredients gently to combine.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly for about 30 seconds.
  5. Transfer the salad into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid freezing the salad as the lettuce will lose its crispness. Best consumed immediately for optimal textural quality.

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