Parmesan Chopped Salad: 20-Minute
A refreshing salad featuring crisp vegetables and zesty dressing, topped with delicious Parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (optional) basil or parsley
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and sliced red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese on top and give it another light toss.
- If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This salad can be customized based on seasonal vegetables. For a creamier texture, consider using shaved Parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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