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Lemon & Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Crunchy Lemon and Parmesan Lettuce Salad Recipe – The easiest and most delicious salad recipe you’ll ever make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 or 2 heart of Romaine lettuce
  • 1 bundle red leaf lettuce
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • 2 lemons to zest and squeeze out the juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Some salt and black pepper
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the romaine lettuce leaves, one by one, under cool water, then pat to drain or use paper towel or a salad spinner to remove the moisture.
  • Add the washed lettuce leave to a bowl of your liking and add in 2 thinly sliced shallots.
  • Add the zest of 2 lemons to the salad bowl using a zester or a sharp knife to scrape it off. (If you don’t want to use lemon zest, you can simply use some vinegar)
  • Squeeze 2 lemons in a small bowl, add in some salt and pepper to taste and ¼ cup of olive oil. Mix to combine the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the lettuce salad and toss a little to combine.
  • Finally, drizzle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some red pepper flakes for a touch of heat and color. Enjoy immediately!
Keyword Appetizer, easy recipe, Healthy Recipe, Lettuce Salad