Romaine Lettuce Salad With Cilantro Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 large romaine lettuce (ragged outer leaves discarded)
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned (any type)
• 4 large celery ribs, trimmed and julienned
• 20 fresh cilantro stems, leaves only
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1.  
   Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
2.  
   Rinse the lettuce under cold running water, tear into bite-sized pieces, and let stand in the ice water to crisp for 10-15 minutes. Drain well and dry very thoroughly in a salad spinner.
3.  
   In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, and celery.
4.  
   In a blender, combine the cilantro and olive oil; process to a puree.
5.  
   Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
6.  
   Toss with the salad and serve.

Recipe found at: http://www.food.com/recipe/romaine-lettuce-salad-with-cilantro-dressing-139174