Mock Caesar Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
1/4 c. water
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. olive oil
2 c. torn romaine lettuce
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. pine nuts
1/8 tsp. pepper, freshly ground

Preparation

Combine garlic and water in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until soft; drain.
Place garlic in a salad bowl; add salt.
Mash into a paste, using the back of a spoon.
Stir in vinegar and mustard with a wire whisk.
Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, beating with a whisk until blended.
Add lettuce and gently toss. Sprinkle with cheese, pine nuts and pepper.