ROMAINE LETTUCE SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Romaine Lettuce Salad With Cilantro Dressing image

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.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Greens

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 435.6, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.1

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