Ingredients
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1 -2 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried, torn into bite sized pieces (enough to fill a large salad bowl)
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1/2 lemon, juice of
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, more to taste
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1 cup crouton, to taste (purchased or homemade)
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3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Set lettuce into a large serving bowl.
- Place dressing ingredients into a blender (yes all at once), put the lid on your blender, and blend until smooth.
- Pour some of the dressing over lettuce, as much or as little as you prefer, and toss well to coat leaves with dressing; I tend to use less and have extra to save for another salad later in the week.
- Set one clean hand over your salad bowl and squeeze the lemon half over it- letting the juice drip through your fingers, but catching the pits (discard pits).
- Grind some black pepper over the salad to taste.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir to coat.
- Taste for seasonings, adding a little more salt, pepper, or cheese if desired.
- When the seasonings are correct, add the croutons to the top, give a quick stir, and serve immediately.
- This does not keep well- if you need to make in advance, prepare the salad dressing alone and then toss everything together just before serving.