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Romaine and Cucumber Salad with Garlic Vinaigrette

4.1

(14)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
2 heads of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces, rinsed, and spun dry (about 14 cups)
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the garlic paste, and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the cucumbers and toss the salad well.

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