Salata

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 large head romaine lettuce – rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic. Add the pepper and salt and continue mashing until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer to a jar along with the lemon juice and canola oil. Shake well.

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Just before serving, add the cheese and just enough dressing to coat. (There will be extra dressing, but it keeps well. ) Toss well.