Romaine with Garlic Lemon Anchovy Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1/4 pound Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Separate romaine leaves. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces, wash well, and spin dry.

With a vegetable peeler, shave 1/3 cup parmesan curls.

In a blender puree garlic and anchovies with lemon juice. With motor running add oil in a stream until dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

In a bowl toss romaine with dressing, 1/4 cup parmesan curls, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide salad between 2 plates and sprinkle with remaining parmesan curls.