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Best Salad

Best Salad

Bag of Romaine, Boston or other lettuce – not Iceberg

Sliced Vidalia onion

One large or two small cucumbers, peeled and sliced

1 avocado, cut into chunks

About 10 large leaves of basil, rolled up and sliced into 1/4 inch slivers

2 fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks, or 1 can of diced tomatoes

Feta cheese

Mix together all ingredients, add the following dressing, toss well and serve.

Dressing:

Whisk together the following:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup good quality balsamic vinegar

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste