Description
A refreshing and quick salad combining crunchy Romaine lettuce, zesty lemon, and rich Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce (Chopped)
- 1/4 medium Red onion (Thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated)
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil (Or avocado oil)
- 1 medium Lemon (Juice and zest)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (Adjust based on taste)
- to taste Salt (Adjust based on parmesan saltiness)
- to taste Pepper (Essential for seasoning)
- to taste Crushed red pepper flakes (Adjust for spice preference)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey.
- Whisk the ingredients well until they blend smoothly.
- Add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the mixture, adjusting based on your taste preference.
- Set the dressing aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the salad.
- Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the chopped lettuce and onions.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad components.
- Toss everything gently to ensure the salad ingredients are well-coated in the dressing.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if necessary.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best taste and crunchiness.
- You can garnish with a few extra Parmesan shavings on top for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
Don’t overdress; it’s better to start with a little dressing and add more if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg