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Easy Vegetarian Salad Recipe with Romaine, Avocado, and Parmigiano
This simple but elevated Italian-style salad brings together crisp romaine, tender blanched asparagus, roasted pistachios, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. It’s light, fresh, and full of texture. It’s a perfect as a starter, main dish or side.
I’m totally obsessed with this salad. It’s refreshing, satisfying, and honestly never gets old. I always have these ingredients in my fridge: romaine, asparagus, avocado, and lemon, so it ends up on our dinner table at least once a week. Between the creamy avocado, the crunch from the pistachios, and the brightness from the lemon dressing, it’s the kind of salad you actually crave.
What Makes It Nutritious?
- Romaine and asparagus provide fiber, folate, and vitamins A and K
- Pistachios add plant-based protein and healthy fats
- Parmigiano Reggiano offers calcium and savory umami
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Serves
6
Ingredients
Required Ingredients:
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped or torn
- 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 1 large avocado (cubed or long slices)
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios (lightly salted or lemon flavored!)
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/2 Tsp Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tsp kosher salt
Optional to Elevate Flavor:
- fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley
Steps
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Transfer to an ice bath or run under cold water to stop cooking. Slice into 1–2 inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, blanched asparagus, avocados and roasted pistachios.
- Toss with lemon olive oil dressing (recipe), top with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and finish with extra black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information ( Per serving / 1.5 cups)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Vitamin A | 60% DV |
| Vitamin K | 70% DV |
| Folate | 35% DV |
| Vitamin C | 25% DV |
| Calcium | 15% DV |
| Iron | 10% DV |
| Potassium | ~500 mg |
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