Simple Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoon fresh oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette: Mince 2 large or 3 small cloves garlic and place in a large bowl. Add red wine vinegar, oregano, kosher salt, Dijon mustard, and several grinds black pepper, and whisk to combine. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in cup extra-virgin olive oil and continue whisking until emulsified.

  2. Make the Salad: Trim and discard root end romaine; slice leaves into thin ribbons, about 1/8-inch-thick, discarding any pieces of core. Transfer to a large bowl; toss gently to separate romaine ribbons.

  3. Drizzle vinaigrette over romaine; toss to coat. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Haley Smith