Romaine and Mushrooms Salad with Garlic Caper Vinaigrette

• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon drained bottled capers
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 14 romaine leaves, washed well, spun dry, the ribs discarded, and the leaves sliced thin (about 3 cups)
• 4 mushrooms, sliced thin

1. Mince the garlic and the capers and with the flat side of a knife mash the mixture with the salt to form a paste.
2. In a bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified.
3. Add the romaine and the mushrooms and toss the salad well.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/romaine-and-mushrooms-salad-with-garlic-caper-vinaigrette-11562 (may not work)