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Fresh Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

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A refreshing and easy salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, tangy fresh lemon dressing, and savory shaved Parmesan cheese. Perfect for quick meals and light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 30 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (about 45 ml)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or thinly sliced (about 50 g)
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (about 5 ml)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (about 2 ml, optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or by shaking off excess water. Tear the leaves into roughly 2-inch pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic (if using), and honey or maple syrup (if using) until emulsified. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the Parmesan cheese into thin ribbons.
  4. Place the torn lettuce in a large salad bowl. Pour half of the dressing over the lettuce and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing if needed, but keep the coating light.
  5. Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan over the dressed lettuce and toss lightly to distribute without breaking the ribbons.
  6. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to avoid soggy lettuce. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Shaving Parmesan creates a better texture than grating. Massage kale if substituting greens.

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Keywords: lemon salad, Parmesan salad, fresh salad, easy dressing, romaine lettuce, healthy salad, quick salad

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