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Lemon Parmesan Salad Recipe – This parmesan chopped salad is light, flavorful, crunchy, and takes 5 minutes to throw together. Made with simple ingredients such as romaine lettuce, shallot, parmesan, and a quick olive oil and lemon dressing. Pair this healthy salad with your favorite main dish, or top it with your favorite protein. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Parmesan Chopped Salad Recipe
- 1 to 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup of 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
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Parmesan Chopped Salad
This lightweight salad recipe is quick and easy to make with only a few ingredients. Enjoy this chopped salad as a light vegetarian lunch or a side salad for a main course.
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Directions
1. To make the parmesan chopped salad: Chop the romaine lettuce with a sharp knife, put in your salad spinner or a large bowl, rinse and drain very well, or pat dry.
2. Add the lettuce, shallots, parmesan, and lemon zest to a large salad bowl. Combine kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil in a jar and pour over the salad. Toss the parmesan salad to combine before serving. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the parmesan salad recipe
- We like shallot for its mildness, sweetness, and nice crunch. If you like bolder flavor, use thinly sliced red onions that you’ve soaked in cold water instead.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the chopped salad. It’s way better than store-bought pre-shredded parmesan sold in plastic cans.
- Add more veggies and croutons to make your chopped salad more substantial.
- Romaine lettuce starts to wilt pretty fast after it’s dressed, so we like to serve this salad immediately.
What to serve with parmesan chopped salad
There are many ways to serve your parmesan salad. Enjoy on its own with a slice of garlic bread, pair it with a pasta dish or a home-baked pizza, or top it with your favorite protein: grilled chicken, roasted salmon, steak strips…
How to keep the chopped salad leftovers
Keep any chopped salad leftovers in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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Kim
2024-04-02 16:20:13
Love this salad! I make it for lunch a lot. I add about 1/3 cup rinsed and drained canned chickpeas and a few ounces of julienned salami to add some protein. So good!
Kris
2023-12-24 22:35:22
Excellent. Even my husband, who is a honey mustard salad dressing person loved it. I used leeks instead of onion. I am glad I added the red chilis, just a touch It gave it a punch.
Kristin
2023-12-23 00:24:34
OMG this is an amazing recipe! I’ve made it almost every night for the past 2 weeks.
MT
2023-11-28 12:05:52
Love this recipe! Have made it a handful of times. Light, yet favorable! My favorite way to eat it is topped with prosciutto!
