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Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad
5 minutes is all it takes to make this easy lettuce salad with lemon and Parmesan. I used romaine and red leaf lettuce in this recipe because their color and texture works well. You could also throw in some arugula or frisée lettuce, but use romaine as the base. I love serving this as a side or as a bed for a simply prepared fish, chicken, or grilled lamb. (Be sure to check out the ideas up in my post).
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1694 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
- 1 bundle red leaf lettuce
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes, or Aleppo pepper for a milder taste
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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
- Enjoy immediately! This is not the kind of salad to make ahead as the lettuce wilts quickly once dressed. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the salad will be soggy and not very appetizing. If you're serving fewer people, you can cut the ingredient list in half.
- Lettuce options for this salad: Look for crispy lettuce like Romaine and red leaf lettuce. You could also add frisée lettuce, Belgian endive, or arugula but be sure to start with Romaine lettuce and fill in with the rest.
- Enjoy immediately! This is not the kind of salad to make ahead as the lettuce wilts quickly once dressed. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the salad will be soggy and not very appetizing. If you're serving fewer people, you can cut the ingredient list in half.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
7.6g
Cholesterol
14.5mg
(5%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
155.1mg
(4%)
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: 6servings
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.