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.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove, then add it to the dressing mixture. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice for tanginess or honey for sweetness as per your preference.

Step 5

Pour the Parmesan dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and gently toss to coat the leaves evenly.

Step 6

If using, add croutons to the salad and toss lightly once more.

Step 7

Transfer the dressed salad to serving plates and garnish with Parmesan shavings on top.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1572.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2020.3

Total Fat 137.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 146.4mg	0%
Sodium 4544.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 65.5g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 1621.9mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2587.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 28.6%