Description
A refreshing lemon parmesan salad made with crunchy romaine, grated cheese, and a hint of red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 romaine hearts, washed, dried, and chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1 whole onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large bowl and add the chopped romaine lettuce, thinly sliced onion, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and extra virgin olive oil. (For extra crunch, refrigerate the chopped romaine lettuce for 15 minutes before you begin preparing the dish)
- Stir the ingredients together until the lettuce and onions are evenly coated with the oil, lemon, and cheese.
- Taste and add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes as needed. You can also add more lemon juice if you like.
- Stir it one last time to distribute all the spices and serve!
Notes
- This salad pairs well with almost any meal.
- For added flavor, consider using different types of lettuce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 13 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Lemon Parmesan Salad, salad, quick salad, healthy salad