Crisp Romaine with Parmesan Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible recipe for Crisp Romaine with Parmesan Dressing—a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This quick, no-cook recipe combines the crisp, fresh crunch of romaine lettuce with a rich, tangy homemade Parmesan dressing made from creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for balance. The dressing is infused with fresh garlic and black pepper for a bold kick, while optional croutons add extra texture and Parmesan shavings provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal as a light main course or a sophisticated side dish. Perfect for your next dinner party or weeknight meal, this easy salad recipe will quickly become a staple in your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Croutons (optional)
- 0.25 cups Parmesan shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.
In a medium bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove, then add it to the dressing mixture. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice for tanginess or honey for sweetness as per your preference.
Pour the Parmesan dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and gently toss to coat the leaves evenly.
If using, add croutons to the salad and toss lightly once more.
Transfer the dressed salad to serving plates and garnish with Parmesan shavings on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 752 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
