5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad, designed for those busy days when you crave something light yet flavorful. This salad combines crunchy romaine lettuce with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons and creamy parmesan cheese, all brought together with a light dressing that’s ready in moments. Perfect as a side dish or a refreshing main course, it’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with healthy ingredients that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a weeknight dinner, this salad is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup thin-sliced red onion
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, sliced red onion, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated. Adjust with more dressing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg