Crispy Lemon Parm Salad
on Apr 18, 2022, Updated Jan 01, 2023
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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
This is the easiest most perfect salad for anyone that loves a good Caesar salad without the extra work.
Ingredients
- 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!
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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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