Lemon Parmesan Salad
Prepare this zesty and refreshing salad for a quick appetizer or side dish. Simple yet flavorful, it’s made with crisp romaine hearts, tangy lemon, and finely grated Parmesan cheese that will leave you feeling energized.
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What can I expect?
Flavorful salads don’t have to be full of unhealthy fats, sugars, or processed carbs. We combine just a handful of natural ingredients for a vibrant taste that’s even better than any pre-made packaged mix from the store. You won’t find any hidden sugars in the dressing, either! Instead, olive oil coats the greens for a rich flavor and healthy fats that keep you full.
Simply toss the ingredients together, and you’ve got a nutritious and delicious recipe in a matter of minutes!
Is This Lemon Parmesan Salad Healthy?
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Let’s take a look at the main ingredients:
- Romaine hearts
- Olive oil
- Lemons
- Parmesan cheese
Romaine hearts, olive oil, and lemons are natural, nutritious food sources. Each has its own list of health benefits. Include them in a variety of recipes for added flavor, texture, and nutrients.
But what about Parmesan? Is dairy healthy?
Here’s what we know. Dairy contains vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…
Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture-raised cows and try to eat less.
Enjoy this lemon Parmesan salad, knowing it supports your well-being. Learn more about the Neutral Eating Food Philosophy here.
Lemon Parmesan Salad Tips
1. Add protein
Make this lemon Parmesan salad a complete meal by topping it off with your favorite protein like pesto chicken, turkey, ham, or hardboiled eggs.
2. Include even more nutrients
We kept this salad incredibly simple with just a handful of ingredients, but you can easily mix and match different items to add extra nutrients and make it even more filling. For example, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and cucumbers would all taste great!
3. Add toppings
Looking for a little more texture? Include toppings like sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, avocado, or croutons.
4. Make it vegan
Feel free to swap out the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast or a vegan Parmesan alternative to make this salad completely plant-based.
5. Have leftover Parmesan?
Store it in your fridge for more salads later. Or, use it to make low-carb macaroni and cheese or avocado pesto and knock out meal prep for the week.
Lemon Parmesan Salad
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Ingredients
- 3 – romaine hearts lettuce
- ¼ cup – olive oil
- 2 – lemons zested and juiced
- 1 cup – finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash lettuce and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Add lettuce and zest in a medium-sized bowl.
- Season with salt pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Add parmesan cheese and toss to coat the lettuce with the cheese.
Notes
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What are you going to serve with your Lemon Parmesan Salad? Let us know in the comments below!
I have tried romaine lettuce based salads before, but the combination of lemon and parmesan cheese looks refreshing 🙂 I am going to try this zesty salad for my next get together at home. Thank you for sharing this 🙂
Let us know how you like it Joslin!