5 from 201 votes
Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad
This Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad combines crisp romaine and red leaf lettuces with thinly sliced shallots, fresh lemon juice and zest, and grated Parmesan. The olive oil dressing with black pepper, kosher salt, and optional red pepper flakes adds a bright, savory kick. Its fresh textures and citrus notes pair well with many meals and make it a refreshing starter or side.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
1694 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 romaine lettuce hearts
- 1 red leaf lettuce bundle
- 2 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 lemon zested and juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper for a milder taste
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Chop the lettuce and put it in your salad spinner or a 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.
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Notes
- Dress and serve the salad immediately to preserve the crisp texture as the lettuce wilts quickly once dressed.
- If preparing ahead, dry the lettuce thoroughly or wrap in paper towels and refrigerate briefly to help it stay crisp.
- Leftover salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days but will lose its texture and become soggy.
- The recipe can be halved to serve fewer people without altering the flavor balance.
- Romaine and red leaf lettuce provide a crisp base, though frisée, Belgian endive, or arugula can be added sparingly for variation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169.4kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7.4g
(2%)
Protein
5.8g
(12%)
Fat
13.8g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
3.8g
(19%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.2g
(7%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7.6g
(38%)
Cholesterol
14.5mg
(5%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
155.1mg
(3%)
Fiber
1.7g
(7%)
Sugar
1.8g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1805.3IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
20.5mg
(23%)
Calcium
166.2mg
(17%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1694
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169.4kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 12% |
| Fat | 13.8g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.6g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 14.5mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 155.1mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1805.3IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 20.5mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 166.2mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.