Lemon Artichoke Romaine Salad

Light and refreshing

Ingredients

  • 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 14 oz. can water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained & quartered
  • 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 plum or Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced (or 1/2 c. small whole) black olives
  • carrot shavings
  • croutons

Dressing

  • 3 Tbls. freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
  • 3 Tbls. olive oil
  • 3 Tbls. water
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 t. salt & 1 t. coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

In a bowl toss lettuce, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and black olives.

Combine dressing ingredients and mix well.

When ready to serve, pour over salad and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and add croutons if desired.