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5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad You'll Love

A refreshing 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad featuring crisp lettuce, tangy lemon, and creamy Parmesan that brightens your day.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 large Lemon Juice & Zest Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 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 the ingredients for the dressing until well combined and emulsified.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, red onion, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to coat.
  4. Transfer to serving dishes and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and keep the salad and dressing separate until serving to maintain crispness.

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