Flavorful green salad. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1/4 pound Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Separate romaine leaves. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces, wash well, and spin dry.
With a vegetable peeler, shave 1/3 cup parmesan curls.
In a blender puree garlic and anchovies with lemon juice. With motor running add oil in a stream until dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl toss romaine with dressing, 1/4 cup parmesan curls, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide salad between 2 plates and sprinkle with remaining parmesan curls.