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Nana’s Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad

Nana’s Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad: A Zesty Fresh Delight

Nana’s Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad is a vibrant, quick-to-make salad that highlights fresh ingredients and zesty lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4-5 leaves Romaine Lettuce substitute with iceberg for crunchier texture
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes canned diced or sun-dried tomatoes work as alternatives
  • 1 cup Croutons homemade are preferred, store-bought or crispy chickpeas are great too
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated is best, Pecorino Romano can be a tasty substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin olive oil is ideal
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice be generous for maximum zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard choose whole grain for a delightful twist
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic adjust based on your garlic love
  • to taste Salt freshly ground is best for that extra kick
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper freshly ground is best for that extra kick

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and drying your Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl. If desired, halve your cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Whisk these ingredients vigorously until well-emulsified.
  3. Pour the dressing over the Romaine and cherry tomato mixture. Gently toss the ingredients together for about 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle your croutons over the tossed salad. Lightly toss the salad again for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Grate Parmesan cheese generously over the top. Add additional black pepper on top for extra flavor.
  6. Scoop the salad into individual serving bowls and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store salad components and dressing separately until serving to prevent sogginess. Enjoy leftovers within 1-2 days for the best quality.

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