Sicilian Romaine-tomato Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 -2 peeled garlic clove, cut into slivers
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces, and chilled
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup crouton
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 -6 flat anchovy fillets, drained and minced

Recipe

• 1 put garlic slivers and oil in a salad bowl; leave 1 hour.
• 2 when ready to serve, remove and discard garlic.
• 3 add romaine; toss lightly.
• 4 add lemon juice, croutons, basil or oregano, salt and pepper; toss.
• 5 mix in tomatoes, cheese, and anchovies; toss.