Leaf-Lettuce Salad with Parmesan Crisps Recipe

Name: Leaf-Lettuce Salad with Parmesan Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces); 3/4 pound red or green leaf lettuce; Reduced-Fat Herb Vinaigrette (recipe below); Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh herbs (such as basil, cilantro, or parsley); 1/2 small garlic clove; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
3/4 pound red or green leaf lettuce
Reduced-Fat Herb Vinaigrette (recipe below)
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup firmly packed fresh herbs (such as basil, cilantro, or parsley)
1/2 small garlic clove
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Divide the cheese into four mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, at least 4 inches apart.
3
With the back of a spoon, spread each mound into an even 4-inch round.
4
Bake until melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through.
5
With a thin metal spatula, transfer the crisps to a wire rack; let cool.
6
Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups).
7
Toss with the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve the salad with the Parmesan crisps.
9
In a blender, combine the lemon juice, mustard, herbs, garlic, and 1/4 cup cold water; season with salt and pepper.
10
Puree until smooth.
11
With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified.

180

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces), 3/4 pound red or green leaf lettuce, Reduced-Fat Herb Vinaigrette (recipe below), Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Leaf-Lettuce Salad with Parmesan Crisps falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Leaf-Lettuce Salad with Parmesan Crisps

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