SHREDDED ROMAINE SALAD

SHREDDED ROMAINE SALAD image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head of romain lettuce, cut into small pieces
1/4 c. pine nuts, lightly toasted (place on cookie pan for 5-10 min. @ 350. watch closely...they burn quickly!)
HOT MUSTARD
4 OZ tin Colman's dry mustard
1 cup sugar
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup cider vinegar
In saucepan, mix mustard, sugar,& pepper. Add the vinegar, stirring well. Let mixture sit for 4 hrs.
Heat mustard over med-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from heat & pour into a well-sealed container. Cover & let cool completely b/f refrigerating.
One recipe makes 2 cups.

Steps:

Parmesan Dressing 1. 1 large clove garlic, smashed 2. 1 tsp Hot Mustard (see recipe) 3. salt & pepper to taste 4. 2 tablespoons white vinegar 5. 1/3 cup vegetable oil 6. 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. 1. Place shredded romain & pine nuts in large salad bowl. 2. In a separate small bow, comine the garlic, mustard, salt, pepper,& vinegar. Whisk in the oil until completely incorporated. Stir in Parmesan cheese. 3. Cover the romain w/ the dressing & toss to mix. Serve at once.