Romaine Lettuce Salad With Cilantro Dressing

Ensalada de Lechuga con Aderezo de Cilantro from "Zarela's VeraCruz" -- a lovely, simple salad with a very fresh taste--a wonderful palate cleanser after a main course.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  large romaine lettuce (ragged outer leaves discarded)
• 1  cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned (any type)
• 4  large celery ribs, trimmed and julienned
• 20  fresh cilantro stems, leaves only
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 small  white onion, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt (to taste)
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
2. Rinse the lettuce under cold running water, tear into bite-sized pieces, and let stand in the ice water to crisp for 10-15 minutes. Drain well and dry very thoroughly in a salad spinner.
3. In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, and celery.
4. In a blender, combine the cilantro and olive oil; process to a puree.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
6. Toss with the salad and serve.