Parmesan Chopped Salad – Light, Crunchy, and Lemony Perfection
Parmesan Chopped Salad is a crisp, light, and zesty salad made with romaine, shallots, lemon, and a generous amount of grated parmesan. Perfect as a quick lunch or a fresh side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Chop the romaine lettuce and place in a salad spinner or large bowl. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
2. Add chopped lettuce, sliced shallots, grated parmesan, and lemon zest to a large salad bowl.
3. In a small jar or bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad.
5. Toss well to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure the lettuce is thoroughly dried to avoid diluting the dressing.
You can prep the dressing in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Add croutons, chickpeas, or avocado for extra texture and protein.
Find it online: https://paulakitchen.com/parmesan-chopped-salad/