Caesar Salad

Base:

• 1 large head of Romaine lettuce

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup salad or olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 clove of garlic, cut into quarters

Topping: 

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup croutons

Cut romaine lettuce into strips, then bite sized pieces. Put in a colander  and rinse with cold water.  Empty lettuce onto a clean tea towel.  Wrap lettuce into a bundle in the tea towel and place in the refrigerator.  Lettuce can be prepared early in the day.  Mix dressing and let in chill a few hours.  It can be made the night before.  Before serving: remove garlic quarters

Immediately before serving:

Transfer lettuce from teatowel into large salad bowl.

Shake dressing well and pour over lettuce.

Toss

Add parmesan cheese and croutons and toss again.

Serve immediately.