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Zesty Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad in Just 5 Minutes

A quick and refreshing gluten-free salad featuring the zesty flavors of lemon and creamy Parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or arugula/mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion or green onions/shallots
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano/nutritional yeast
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large fresh lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Extra Flavor
  • to taste crushed red pepper flakes or omit for milder salad

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • salad bowl
  • whisk
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red onion, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes; gently toss.
  3. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without bruising the lettuce.
  4. Serve immediately on individual plates or family-style.

Notes

Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain lettuce freshness. Feel free to add extras like cherry tomatoes or nuts.