Description

This Crispy Parmesan Chopped Salad is a fresh, crunchy, easy recipe packed with crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, crunchy croutons, and savory Parmesan. It is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, healthy snack, and simple food ideas when you want bright flavor, crisp texture, and a satisfying salad that comes together fast.

Ingredients

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1 cup diced cucumber

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup croutons

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup grilled chicken, optional

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Instructions

1. Wash and dry the romaine well, then chop it into bite sized pieces.

2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

4. Add the romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to a large salad bowl.

5. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss lightly to distribute the ingredients.

6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

7. Fold in the croutons just before serving so they stay crisp.

8. Top with extra Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.

9. Add grilled chicken on top if you want to turn it into a full meal.

Notes

Dry the romaine thoroughly so the dressing sticks well and the salad stays crisp.

Add the croutons at the very end to keep their crunch.

For the best flavor, chill the salad ingredients before tossing and serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 255
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 12mg