Description
A fresh and zesty Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a tangy lemon mustard dressing. Perfect as a light side or a refreshing starter.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash Lettuce: Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit.
- Dry Lettuce: Use a salad spinner or pat the lettuce dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure it is crisp and not waterlogged.
- Chop Lettuce: Chop the dried lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl for easy mixing.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Wash the cherry tomatoes well and cut them in half to release their juicy sweetness.
- Add Tomatoes: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the chopped lettuce.
- Grate Cheese: Using a fine grater, grate the Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over the salad.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the lettuce and tomatoes.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together until well emulsified and smooth.
- Dress Salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving to keep the greens fresh.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss the salad to coat the lettuce and tomatoes evenly with the lemon Parmesan dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh Romaine lettuce for the best crunch.
- Adjust the lemon juice and salt according to your taste preference.
- Serve immediately after dressing to maintain crispness of lettuce.
- Optional to add freshly cracked black pepper for extra aroma.
- Can be paired with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
