Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy Parmesan cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chopped Romaine Lettuce
- 1 medium Shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or shaved
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Pinches of Salt
- Pinches of Pepper
Instructions
- Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl. (About 3 minutes.)
- Thinly slice the shallot and add it to the bowl. (2-3 minutes.)
- Grate or shave the Parmesan cheese and add it to the salad. (2 minutes max.)
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to prepare the dressing. (2 minutes.)
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together. (About 2 minutes.)
- Serve immediately for the best freshness and texture. (Optional: Add lemon zest on top before serving.)
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days, though the lettuce may lose some crunch. Not freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg