5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad
If you’re in need of a quick and flavorful salad, look no further than the 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad. This vibrant dish combines crisp Romaine lettuce with creamy parmesan cheese, zesty lemon dressing, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a refreshing side for gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients. With its bright flavors and delightful textures, it’s bound to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bag of pre-washed Romaine lettuce (about 6 cups), chopped
- ¼ cup thin-sliced red onion
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of two lemons
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, sliced red onion, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg