Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad Recipe
This Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad Recipe combines fresh romaine and red leaf lettuce with zesty lemon and rich parmesan for a crisp and refreshing dish.
Equipment
- salad spinner
- large bowl
- grater
Ingredients
Lettuce
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 1 bundle red leaf lettuce
Others
- 2 pieces shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 pieces lemons, zested and juiced
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil Visit [Our Shop](https://shop.themediterraneandish.com/) for quality Mediterranean ingredients
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper for a milder taste
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the lettuce and put it in your salad spinner or 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 include crispy varieties like Romaine and red leaf lettuce. This salad is best enjoyed immediately as the lettuce wilt quickly once dressed. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days but may become soggy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 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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