MAMA TE'S SENSATION SALAD

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Sensation Salad originated decades ago at a now-closed restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and many home cooks have since adopted it as a family recipe. Bright lemon and a kick of garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard define the dressing, and a heavy-handed grating of salty, hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano tops it off. My grandmother, Mama Te, often made her version of Sensation Salad for barbeques, serving it with chicken, rice pilaf, and garlic bread. This easy, everyday salad also pairs well with red meat, seafood, and Italian dishes. Top each serving more grated Parmesan if desired.

Provided by Mary Claire Lagroue

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 medium lemon, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 heads romaine lettuce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and Dijon mustard together until combined.
Tear the leaves of romaine lettuce heads into 2-inch pieces and place in a bowl.
Pour the dressing over the lettuce to taste and toss until well coated. Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 392.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g