Crispy Lemon Parm Salad

Crispy Lemon Parm Salad. This salad is only a few ingredients and takes 2 minutes to prep. The crispy lettuce paired with the nutty parmesan is everything I love in a simple salad. It tastes like Caesar, but better! The recipe is inspired by my foodie friend @erinnobrienn as she shared a similar recipe on her Instagram page last year, so be sure to give her some love! If you have a recipe like this in your country please let me know below.

Crispy Lemon Parm Salad

themodernnonna

This is the easiest most perfect salad for anyone that loves a good Caesar salad without the extra work.

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Prep Time 7 mins

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

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• 3-4 cups of chopped lettuce of choice I used 1/2 Romaine and 1/2 Iceberg
• salt to taste
• drizzle of olive oil
• juice of 1/2-1 lemon to taste
• 1/3-1/4 cups good quality grated parmigiano Reggiano measure with your heart
• croutons are optional homemade or store-bought

Instructions

 

• Wash, dry, chop the lettuce and add it to a bowl.
• Add a pinch of salt, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice and finely grated parm.
• Cube two slices of bread and season with salt, dry oregano, and drizzle on a touch of olive oil.
• Bake the croutons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 400F for 12-15 minutes until golden or on the stove.
• I crisped mine on the stove on medium heat with a touch more olive oil for about 4-5 minutes or until golden. Toss them with the salad and enjoy!

Notes

I made my own croutons by cubing 2 slices of rye bread, drizzling 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil, sprinkling a touch of salt and dry oregano and massaging it.

You can bake them in the oven at 400F for 12-15 min or even crisp them up in a pan on the stove with a touch more olive oil.

Feel free to use store-bought croutons as well or completely leave them out.

Grilled chicken or any protein on top would be lovely.

Wash the lettuce well and use a salad spinner or pat it dry well.

Be sure to use good quality Parmigiano Reggiano, it should have a stamp on the rind. Please don’t use anything boxed as it will alter the taste completely. 

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