Garlicky Palestinian Salad

• 2 medium garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large head of romaine lettuce, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
• 3 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 1 large European cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice

1. In a mortar, pound the garlic with the salt to a smooth paste.
2. Stir in the lemon juice, then gradually whisk in the olive oil.
3. In a large bowl, toss the romaine with the tomatoes and cucumber.
4. Stir the lemon dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well and serve.

garlic, salt, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, head of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, european

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/garlicky-palestinian-salad (may not work)