• Lettuce: I used hearts of romaine lettuce and red leaf lettuce. Any lettuce would work, but I like the varied textures and colors of the romaine and red leaf lettuce.
• Shallots, thinly sliced: For mild sharpness, sweetness, and great crunch. For bolder flavor, use thinly sliced red onions.
• Lemon zest: You’ll need the zest of 2 lemons. Save the juice to season the salad.
• Dressing – Lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil form one of the most basic salad dressings, with bright flavor from the lemon juice and a hint of pepperiness from the olive oil. I used our Spanish Hojiblanca EVOO because it is pungent, fruity, and ever so subtly bitter.
• Parmesan cheese: Some freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds some sharpness and nuttiness to the romaine lettuce salad. If you like tangier, sharper flavor, crumbled feta cheese would work as well.
• Crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo-style pepper (optional): Red pepper flakes add subtle heat. For an even milder option, try Aleppo-style pepper, which is more sweet than spicy. Or, simply omit if you don’t like heat!
1. Prepare the lettuce. Chop 1 to 2 hearts of romaine and 1 bundle of red leaf lettuce, and rinse and drain it very well. I recommend using a salad spinner to get rid of excess moisture. You can also give the lettuce a good shake. Pat dry thoroughly. If you have time, wrap the lettuce in paper towels and refrigerate for a little bit. This helps it crisp up.
2. Make the lettuce salad. Grab a large salad bowl and add the lettuce, 2 thinly sliced shallots, and the zest of 2 lemons. Keep the lemons! You need them for the next step.
3. Add the salad dressing. Season the salad with kosher salt, black pepper, the juice of 2 lemons, and ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
4. Add finishing touches and serve. Sprinkle 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese and some red pepper flakes (optional) and toss again. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe sourced from https://www.themediterraneandish.com/lettuce-salad-recipe/
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