Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
• 1 cup of arugula or spinach (optional)
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the salad base by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the salad just before serving.
6. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

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