Romaine Lettuce Salad With Cilantro Dressing Recipe #139174
Ensalada de Lechuga con Aderezo de Cilantro from "Zarela's VeraCruz" -- a lovely, simple salad with a very fresh taste--a wonderful palate cleanser after a main course.
by Chef Kate
25 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 6
- 1 large romaine lettuce (ragged outer leaves discarded)
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned (any type)
- 4 large celery ribs, trimmed and julienned
- 20 fresh cilantro stems, leaves only
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper
- Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
- Rinse the lettuce under cold running water, tear into bite-sized pieces, and let stand in the ice water to crisp for 10-15 minutes. Drain well and dry very thoroughly in a salad spinner.
- In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, and celery.
- In a blender, combine the cilantro and olive oil; process to a puree.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Toss with the salad and serve.
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