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Romaine and Mushrooms Salad with Garlic Caper Vinaigrette

4.3

(15)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon drained bottled capers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
14 romaine leaves, washed well, spun dry, the ribs discarded, and the leaves sliced thin (about 3 cups)
4 mushrooms, sliced thin

Preparation

  1. Mince the garlic and the capers and with the flat side of a knife mash the mixture with the salt to form a paste. In a bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the mushrooms and toss the salad well.

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