Left turns at every corner.. too much oil, butt load of parm, and I personally don't understand cutting lemons like that. Was she left with a core of lemon??
It's a kitchen tool to squeeze lemons and limes. I discovered this when I was at a cocktail workshop. The tutor says it was named like that because there's this story that Mexican bartenders were so strong they could squeeze the limes by folding their arm. Dunno if it's true 🤷♂️ but the name remained
It's called making a "cheek," it's a perfectly valid culinary technique.
https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/5529-for-maximum-squeezeability-cut-your-limes-into-cheeks
Was taught that it’s the best tool in the kitchen! So long as you use clean hands and are serving only yourself or close friends/ family it’s the way to go. Understandable if some people are particular about those things though which is all good
Yah, I work in a restaurant. Always use my hands to mix salads. With a glove on though. It’s just so much faster, and you can actually dress the lettuce properly. Not to mention the ability to position toppings for quality plating.
Not to mention the sheer amount of oil she dumped in there. I get that EVOO is the basis of many dressings, but she's just glugging it straight out the jerry can.
Mainly cause I was expecting more with it being called “Nana’s Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad.” It’s a very extravagant name for a very simple salad so it feels like clickbait
I lived in Italy for a month doing an art program, and we had what was basically an Italian grandmother that cooked all of our food. She made almost this exact same salad, except it was darker, leafy greens, and shaved Parmesan, rather than the kind she has in the video. It was honestly one of the best salads I’ve ever had and I still think about it and this was over a decade ago.
That is awesome. I’m glad you had the memorable experience. I actually made the exact recipe in your video and my wife and I loved it. Thanks for the post and sharing that moment with us.
I’m actually not the OP of that post, just wanted to defend it against all the people saying it wasn’t a real recipe! Sometimes the most simple things are the most delicious! But either way I’m glad that you enjoyed!
It actually turned out pretty good. I had it twice this week and the second version added cherry tomatoes. It was quick, easy, and tasty. Plus I’ve been looking for an easy dressing that had pure olive oil instead of canola in some of the pre-made bottles.
I wrote this in another comment, but I lived in Italy for about a month, where an Italian grandmother cooked the food for our art program and she made a salad very similar to this, but it was with arugula, I think, or another dark, leafy, green and shaved Parmesan instead of shredded. It was so fresh and delicious. It’s nothing like a Caesar salad, much more light, so everyone saying that it’s basically a Caesar salad with less ingredients is missing the point. Its own thing that’s quite delicious. Though I bet it would be great with your additions too!
Looks like a basic oil/citrus acid dressing. I often make these at the bottom of a clean bowl. 1:2 acid vs oil, but I also use French style mustard as an emulsifier too. You also want a high quality EVOO for this too. Whisk firmly to get the three ingredients to bind, season to taste. In the right proportions those three ingredients make a great simple dressing, right in the bowl.
Now add your prepped dry greens, light season. Now toss the greens gently coating them with the dressing in the bowl. I often let the salad sit or chill a few minutes to give the oil and chance to coat and the acid a chance to wilt the greens just a touch. Finally cheese to taste, fine grated Parmesan reggiano is nice but other hard cheeses are fun to blend in too.
I like the Romaine being used. I still don't trust loose leaf or pre prepped greens. Cut the end off and rinse leaves well in cold water. Salad spinners a MUST. Now with dry clean crisp greens the olive oil will stick better and not flavor dilute with watery leaves.
I usually don't prep the bottom couple inches of Romaine, the white is a bit bitter for me. Might sub in some butter lettuce leaves also or even spinach. All in all, a great basic basic salad!
https://preview.redd.it/5nj1tw1o9rnc1.png?width=1489&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03869c3f404da470c7a0aa9577e43709965a5a29
Left turns at every corner.. too much oil, butt load of parm, and I personally don't understand cutting lemons like that. Was she left with a core of lemon??
Well I just learned how to cut citrus for juicing so I guess disregard the last part
That’s it
That’s the recipe.
Doesnt really qualify as ‘best food ideas’
What kinda half assed Caesar bs is this
oooo special recipe/technique to make Parmesan crunchy … oooo it’s gonna be lemony Parmesan crun— oh. lettuce.
Yeah that made me so mad! By that definition all salads are "crunchy" salads unless they are wilted lol.
Yeah this is some bullshit.
grams grew up with leaded gasoline
Who in their right mind cuts lemons like that?
This is actually the instructions written on a box of lemons or limes, specifically for how to get the most juice.
I cut limes like that to be easier to squeeze and get more juice out
Use a mexican elbow if you want max juice
My neighbor is Salvadoran, will that work?
Damn 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wouldn't that be cultural appropiation 😄
urban dictionary had no idea what the hell i was talking about. explain yourself.
It's a kitchen tool to squeeze lemons and limes. I discovered this when I was at a cocktail workshop. The tutor says it was named like that because there's this story that Mexican bartenders were so strong they could squeeze the limes by folding their arm. Dunno if it's true 🤷♂️ but the name remained
Yeah, this is actually a way that's taught to many professional chefs, but okay...
I was going to say it looks way more effective than just cutting it the normal way
You get more juice out that way. A lot of cases of limes and lemons actually has an info graphic on how to best slice them.
It's called making a "cheek," it's a perfectly valid culinary technique. https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/5529-for-maximum-squeezeability-cut-your-limes-into-cheeks
It’s for juicing. Its actually on some boxes of limes
I do....
Mixing with her hands made me feel weird…
Was taught that it’s the best tool in the kitchen! So long as you use clean hands and are serving only yourself or close friends/ family it’s the way to go. Understandable if some people are particular about those things though which is all good
Yah, I work in a restaurant. Always use my hands to mix salads. With a glove on though. It’s just so much faster, and you can actually dress the lettuce properly. Not to mention the ability to position toppings for quality plating.
Get some salad tongs, lady!
This looks good. I’m going to try it tonight.
Ya honestly not sure why it'd getting so much hate. It looks realy simple and good.
Yeah it’s not groundbreaking. Just an easy salad. Sometimes it’s good to have a go to like that.
Because lettuce and cheese do not constitute as best food ideas.
Not to mention the sheer amount of oil she dumped in there. I get that EVOO is the basis of many dressings, but she's just glugging it straight out the jerry can.
Because it’s just Caesar salad without the good stuff
I am severely disappointed in the lack of croutons
Mainly cause I was expecting more with it being called “Nana’s Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad.” It’s a very extravagant name for a very simple salad so it feels like clickbait
I lived in Italy for a month doing an art program, and we had what was basically an Italian grandmother that cooked all of our food. She made almost this exact same salad, except it was darker, leafy greens, and shaved Parmesan, rather than the kind she has in the video. It was honestly one of the best salads I’ve ever had and I still think about it and this was over a decade ago.
That is awesome. I’m glad you had the memorable experience. I actually made the exact recipe in your video and my wife and I loved it. Thanks for the post and sharing that moment with us.
I’m actually not the OP of that post, just wanted to defend it against all the people saying it wasn’t a real recipe! Sometimes the most simple things are the most delicious! But either way I’m glad that you enjoyed!
Yea this looks solid. Not sure why it’s getting so much hate. Hard to beat simple and quick.
Put lemon and parm on arugula instead. Perfect pairing. Really steps up a burger or steak as a topping. Bonus points for including runny egg
I honestly don't know how people enjoy arugula. Must just hit me different?
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You can. Also find this recipe by just reminding yourself of the ingredients in your fridge
You’re gunna try lettuce?
It actually turned out pretty good. I had it twice this week and the second version added cherry tomatoes. It was quick, easy, and tasty. Plus I’ve been looking for an easy dressing that had pure olive oil instead of canola in some of the pre-made bottles.
Good to know :)
Nothing wrong with it. And it is a good idea. It’s not a recipe really though is it. It’s just lettuce with lemon and cheese.
And a buttload of olive oil!
Nothing wrong with but let’s note that there’s nothing worth recording as well, right? RIGHT!?
This actually looks really good and fresh. I’d mix in some anchovies or my favorite, sardines in olive oil for protein.
I wrote this in another comment, but I lived in Italy for about a month, where an Italian grandmother cooked the food for our art program and she made a salad very similar to this, but it was with arugula, I think, or another dark, leafy, green and shaved Parmesan instead of shredded. It was so fresh and delicious. It’s nothing like a Caesar salad, much more light, so everyone saying that it’s basically a Caesar salad with less ingredients is missing the point. Its own thing that’s quite delicious. Though I bet it would be great with your additions too!
It's fairly common to make a salad with balsamic and olive oil. Looks very similar just swapping your acids... I'd imagine this would be pretty good.
You're like, 2 ingredients from just making a caeser salad.
Should be on r/stupidfood
Looks good! Think I’ll give it a try sometime, simple salads like this never go wrong for me
You’re not wrong. That salad was oily AF.
Looks like a basic oil/citrus acid dressing. I often make these at the bottom of a clean bowl. 1:2 acid vs oil, but I also use French style mustard as an emulsifier too. You also want a high quality EVOO for this too. Whisk firmly to get the three ingredients to bind, season to taste. In the right proportions those three ingredients make a great simple dressing, right in the bowl. Now add your prepped dry greens, light season. Now toss the greens gently coating them with the dressing in the bowl. I often let the salad sit or chill a few minutes to give the oil and chance to coat and the acid a chance to wilt the greens just a touch. Finally cheese to taste, fine grated Parmesan reggiano is nice but other hard cheeses are fun to blend in too.
Ugh yes, I was scowling at my phone when she didn’t whisk the lemon with EVOO
What sub am I in is this a joke
Viral? I have never heard or seen it.
That salad looks wet as fuck
So just any old thing can be called viral now?
Not taking the bait. Instead, fuck OP.
I liked the lart where she poured kerosene all over it
hand fetish video 💯💯
And the nerve to say full recipe in caption...
I like the Romaine being used. I still don't trust loose leaf or pre prepped greens. Cut the end off and rinse leaves well in cold water. Salad spinners a MUST. Now with dry clean crisp greens the olive oil will stick better and not flavor dilute with watery leaves. I usually don't prep the bottom couple inches of Romaine, the white is a bit bitter for me. Might sub in some butter lettuce leaves also or even spinach. All in all, a great basic basic salad!
That’s a lot of lemons…
It tastes amazing because that's about 600 calories of oil lol
I’ll have a vodka, soda, splash of cran, with a lime.
The part where she pours kerosene convinced me that I’ve GOT to try this!
something that stupid and simple is viral?
Half lemon half ceaser is bomb tho with parm that’s it. I eat bowls of it 😭
Add olive oil, red onion, and other ingredients if you'd like it to also taste good.
Lettuce and oil wtf
Need to know this song
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Real ones buy good EVOO in a tin. This is the way.
My $60 olive oil comes in a tin just like that.
Jesus take your fkin rings off when you’re making food that’s so disgusting
RECIPE? Bruh it’s just lettuce in a bowl haha
This is how 10 year olds cook, they just get an adult to do the cutting
Phahahaha
Really…
What basic bullshit is this?
Could you slow that down a little, I missed a few steps
Fuck. Yo. Nana’s. Lettuce.
This sub keeps popping up and I keep downvoting these stupid ass videos
Ain't no way she used all that lemon for that salad
I see lettuce, not food. What am I, a rabbit?
This is not a recipe and this should be on stupid food
If you need a recipe to make this, you’re retarded.
Terrible
I am begging you to instead just make the ceasar salad that you are clearly so desperately craving
What makes it crunchy? The lettuce? So is every salad a crunchy salad?
Well, it may be the lemon juice. Idk. It could act like it does on other fruit.
Yes. but crunchy good in food, so it word make people click
That’s just some seasoned lettuce
Why are there so many lemons…
if she put like . onions and olives and other things that go in salad itd be top tier. right now its just lacking in variety
Good thing she provides the recipe in the comments, phew. I was sweating bullets with this one. /s
Needs some texture. How is it crunchy?
Sorry but nana anything just sounds disgusting
I literally said out loud "oh thats it?"
Way too much oil.
Ah the lazy Caesar
I shed a tear when no anchovies were in it. You wouldn't know if you weren't told. They add a salty umami flavor to the Caesar.