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Parmesan Chopped Salad

Fresh & Crunchy Parmesan Chopped Salad You'll Love

This Parmesan Chopped Salad is a quick and easy, deliciously refreshing dish perfect for lunch or as a side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Fresh leaves for best texture
  • 1 unit Shallot Can substitute with green onions
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 unit Lemon Zest Avoid the bitter pith
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • Jar with a lid

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 head of romaine lettuce under cold water, chop into bite-sized pieces, and dry thoroughly.
  2. Peel and finely chop 1 shallot, then add to the bowl with dried romaine.
  3. Grate 0.5 cup of parmesan cheese and add it to the salad bowl.
  4. Zest 1 lemon over the salad mixture.
  5. Combine 0.25 cup olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper in a jar. Shake well.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, dress the salad just before serving and use fresh ingredients.

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