Easy Mediterranean Salad

Ranikabani's Note:

This is an easy recipe that requires little effort but tastes great! Serve with grilled chicken or fish and garlic bread for a complete meal.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt
• 2 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed dried and torn to bite-sized pieces
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, sliced in half and then each half sliced finely
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic.
2. Add the pepper and salt and continue mashing until mixture becomes a thick paste.
3. Transfer to a jar along with the lemon juice and canola oil.
4. Shake well.
5. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes and onion together.
6. Just before serving, add the cheese and just enough dressing to coat.
7. (There will be extra dressing, but it keeps well.) Toss gently but well.