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Easy green salad with lemon Parmesan dressing

This simple green salad recipe is the perfect side dish. The lemon-Parmesan dressing will ensure it's a memorable part of any meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 156 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the salad
  • 250 g (½lb) lettuce leaves Use a variety of your favorite leaves
  • 1 English cucumber

Instructions

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  1. Using a microplane, finely grate garlic and Parmesan into a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. 
  2. Halve a large English cucumber then scrape out the seeds with a teaspoon then slice.
  3. Place lettuce into a large serving bowl and add the cucumber.
  4. Pour over the dressing, toss and serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 254mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4706IU (94%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156

% Daily Value*

Calories 156kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4706IU 94%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.