Parmesan Romaine Salad

Name: Parmesan Romaine Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups torn romaine; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 2 cups onion and garlic salad croutons; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 block (4 ounces) Parmesan cheese

This salad is simple, but it's big on flavor. The shaved Parmesan adds intense cheese flavor, and the nicely balanced dressing lets the other flavors shine. If you're pressed for time, it's good with bottled dressing, too.

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups onion and garlic salad croutons
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 block (4 ounces) Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and croutons.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into thin curls; sprinkle over salad.