Lemon Parmesan Salad Recipe
This Lemon Parmesan Salad is crisp, bright, and truly delicious. Made with chopped romaine, freshly grated Parmesan, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice, this quick 4-ingredient salad is simple to make and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped (about 1 large romaine heart)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly and finely grated
- 1/2 large lemon freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Cut the romaine: Cut the romaine heart in half lengthwise, slicing right through the core at the bottom to create 2 long halves.
- Slice again: Place each romaine half cut side down and slice lengthwise into thirds.
- Chop: Starting at the leafy end, chop across into even bite-sized pieces, working toward the core. Stop before the tough white ribbed core at the bottom.
- Wash and dry: Transfer the chopped romaine to a salad spinner, wash well, and dry thoroughly.
- Toss with olive oil: Add the chopped romaine to a large salad bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the parmesan: Add the freshly grated parmesan and toss again until the romaine is coated evenly.
- Finish with lemon juice: Drizzle in the fresh lemon juice and toss one last time until combined.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve right away.