With over 60 million views across Instagram and TikTok, it’s safe to say that Nana’s Viral Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad has become a hit! Aside from my mom, my grandma is the most amazing cook (and woman) that I know. Her Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad is the most simple recipe she’s ever shared with me and it always takes me back to my childhood. It’s so delicious yet hard to believe that it’s only a few ingredients. There are just a few incredibly important things to know about making this salad. Here’s what it’s all about:
- Using high-quality ingredients
- Following the method below
- Making it with a bit of love
If you love lemon and cheese as much as we do, you’re going to LOVE this salad. Also, if you aren’t one of the millions of people who’ve tried this recipe, now is your chance to try it for yourself! Enjoy!
How To Make Nana’s Viral Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad
Here’s a video of how we put Nana’s Viral Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad together! For another delicious family dish, check out Nana’s Special Carne de Olla recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 romaine hearts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (I HIGHLY recommend using the real deal Parmigiano Reggiano – it makes all the difference!)
- Juice of 2 to 3 lemons, depending on preference
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Optional: this is a great salad to add your favorite protein (chicken, shrimp, etc.) to, and you can also top with chives!
Recipe Method
- Chop the romaine and place into a mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and toss to coat.
- Add parmesan and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Add the lemon juice and toss it one last time. Serve and garnish with salt, pepper, and any other toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Tip
Wash the romaine hearts and wrap them in a towel. Then place the wrapped romaine into fridge for at least 20 minutes prior to chopping. This will help get them extra crispy and crunchy!
