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Lemon Parmesan Salad

Energizing Lemon Parmesan Salad for a Vibrant Boost

A refreshing Lemon Parmesan Salad that combines crisp romaine, rich Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts, perfect as a quick side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
  • 2-3 tablespoons Pine Nuts toasted
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar for dressing
  • 1 unit Lemon zest and juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sugar for balancing acidity
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dijon Mustard for emulsifying dressing
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly ground, to taste

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Skillet
  • serving bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mason jar, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, zest and juice of lemon, sugar, and Dijon mustard. Shake until emulsified.
  2. Toast pine nuts in a skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  3. In a serving bowl, combine romaine lettuce and pour ¾ of the vinaigrette over it. Toss gently.
  4. Season with salt and add Parmesan cheese, folding gently. Reserve some cheese for garnishing.
  5. Serve immediately, drizzling with remaining dressing, and topping with toasted pine nuts and reserved cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, assemble the salad just before serving to keep the romaine crisp.

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