Romaine Lettuce Salad With Cilantro Dressing

• 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

1. Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
2. 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.
3. In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, and celery.
4. In a blender, combine the cilantro and olive oil; process to a puree.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
6. Toss with the salad and serve.

romaine lettuce, cucumber, celery, cilantro stems, olive oil, cider vinegar, white onion, salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/romaine-lettuce-salad-with-cilantro-dressing-139174 (may not work)