Quick and Easy Parmesan Chopped Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing
This quick and easy Parmesan Chopped Salad is crisp, fresh, and full of flavor! Tossed with a zesty lemon Dijon dressing, this chopped salad makes the perfect side dish or light lunch that comes together in minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups lettuce green leaf lettuce or romaine
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan plus more for topping
Lemon Dijon Dressing
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- juice of ½ a lemon
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the lettuce. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon Dijon dressing ingredients, then add the red onion slices and let sit for 5–10 minutes to slightly pickle - this helps mellow their flavor and adds a delicious tang.. Add the chopped lettuce and freshly grated Parmesan, then toss until everything is well coated. Top with extra Parmesan and serve immediately.
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