Bright and zesty garlic and lemon vinaigrette
Makes: about 1 1/4 cups dressing
Serves: 4 to 6
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
For the Dressing:
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or use 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
For the Salad:
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
1/2 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish
1. Mix Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl combine the lemon juice, shallot, Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper and whisk well until combined. While whisking continuously, add the olive oil in a slow drizzle, whisking well until oil is incorporated into dressing between each addition of oil. When all of the oil has been added and the dressing is well blended, whisk in the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
2. Make Salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss the lettuce, red onion and English cucumber together. Drizzle salad with the dressing and toss to coat.
3. Serve & Enjoy: To serve, transfer salad to individual serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
