5-Min Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad + A new way to "cut" your lettuce!

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine Lettuce Hearts (fresh, crisp)
• 1 head Red Leaf Lettuce (adds color)
• 2 cups Ice Cubes (for ice‑water bath)
• 2 Shallots (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
• 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Spanish Hojiblanca, fruity with a peppery finish)
• to taste Kosher Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper (optional, adds mild heat and tang)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ice‑Water Bath

   Fill a large bowl or ice bucket with cold water and add the ice cubes; stir to chill the water.

   Time: PT2M

2. Rinse Lettuce

   Submerge the romaine hearts and red leaf lettuce in the ice‑water bath, swish gently, and let sit for about five minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Dry Lettuce Thoroughly

   Drain the lettuce in a colander, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or spin in a salad spinner until no water droplets remain.

   Time: PT3M

4. Tear Lettuce

   Transfer the lettuce to a large bowl and tear the leaves by hand into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT2M

5. Slice Shallots

   Peel the shallots and slice them thinly on the diagonal.

   Time: PT2M

6. Zest the Lemon

   Using a microplane, zest the lemon, being careful to avoid the white pith.

   Time: PT1M

7. Juice the Lemon

   Cut the lemon in half and juice it, removing any seeds.

   Time: PT1M

8. Make the Dressing

   In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, a pinch of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Aleppo pepper if using.

   Time: PT2M

9. Toss the Salad

   Pour the dressing over the torn lettuce, add the sliced shallots, and toss gently with salad tongs until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

10. Finish with Parmesan

    Scatter the grated Parmesan over the top, give one final gentle toss, and serve immediately.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

8g

Fiber

2g