Romaine With Pan-roasted Garlic Dressing

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 10 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 romaine lettuce hearts
• grated romano cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a small skillet, combine the garlic cloves and the oil. over a low heat, caramelize the garlic until browned and soft, about 20 minutes.
• 2 transfer garlic cloves to a blender or food processor. add the vinegar and mustard. blend until smooth. with the motor running, slowly pour in the reserved garlic oil. season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• 3 chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put in a large salad bowl. pour the dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat. sprinkle some grated cheese on top and serve immediately.