ROMAINE AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cucumber     Vegan     Raw     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
2 heads of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces, rinsed, and spun dry (about 14 cups)
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the garlic paste, and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the cucumbers and toss the salad well.

hager elsaid
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Ikgomotseng Mohale
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover romaine lettuce and cucumbers.


dead. loser.inside.132
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with fresh vegetables and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Spencer Tyree
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This salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the light and refreshing taste.


Collette Letshabo
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of romaine lettuce and cucumber, and the garlic vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.