5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad Recipe
This 5-Minute Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad is a quick, zesty, and creamy side dish bursting with fresh lemon flavor, sharp parmesan, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
- 1 large bag pre-washed Romaine lettuce (about 6 cups), chopped
- 1/4 cup thin-sliced red onion
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of two lemons
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the salad: Place the lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, sliced red onion, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing on top and toss until all the ingredients are well covered with dressing.