Garden Salad - Mediterranean Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups romaine lettuce, cut into bite size pieces
2 cucumbers, diced (preferably European long cucumber)
1 red onion, quartered and sliced thin
2 tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
1 bell pepper, chopped (any color, your preference)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
salt
cracked black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup black olives (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix together the romaine, vegetables, herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the olive oil, garlic, wine vinegar, lemon juice and tarragon and whisk briskly to incorporate the ingredients.
Add to the salad and toss lightly to coat.
If desired, top with feta cheese and black olives and serve.