DRESSING:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped fine (more or less based on your taste)
2 lemons

Pour 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup red wine vinegar into a small 1 1/2 to 2 cup container. Crush and chop garlic into small, finely chopped pieces, add to olive oil mixture. Squeeze 2 large lemons into olive oil mixture. Stir dressing to mix well and allow to stand for 6-8 hours or overnight for best taste. Stir frequently.

SALAD:

2 heads of fresh romaine lettuce
Parmesan cheese
croutons
salt and pepper, to taste

Chop romaine lettuce into bite size pieces and place into large bowl. Pour dressing mixture over lettuce. Add a lot of Parmesan cheese! Add croutons. Salt and pepper to taste. Shake or toss salad very well. I recommend covering the bowl and shaking vigorously until all lettuce is covered in the dressing mixture and the Parmesan is distributed evenly.

Note: You can add more or less of any of the dressing ingredients to suit your taste. I personally prefer more garlic and cheese in my recipe.

Submitted by: C.N. Hypes