Sicilian Romaine-Tomato Salad

CJAY's Note:

This is a great salad I found on alleasyrecipes.com. Posted for ZWT 7- Italy

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 4.0 salads

• 1 -2 peeled garlic clove, cut into slivers
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces, and chilled
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup crouton
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 -6 flat anchovy fillets, drained and minced

Directions:

1. Put garlic slivers and oil in a salad bowl; leave 1 hour.
2. When ready to serve, remove and discard garlic.
3. Add romaine; toss lightly.
4. Add lemon juice, croutons, basil or oregano, salt and pepper; toss.
5. Mix in tomatoes, cheese, and anchovies; toss.

Reviews

[School Chef]

Great Salad!! So simple and is full of great flavors. Thanks for sharing. Made for Football Pool Superbowl 2012 win.

[breezermom]

Wonderful! The dressing is so simple, just the right garlic taste. Loved the saltiness of the anchovies. Thanks for sharing! Made for ZWT.

[gailanng]

A shining star! Just never look directly into her sun. Made for ZWT7.