Shredded Romaine Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried and cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 garlic clove, crushed (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)

Preparation

Place the shredded romaine in a salad bowl.
In a separate small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
Whisk in the oil until completely incorporated.
Stir in the Parmesan.
Pour the dressing over the romaine; toss to mix.
Garnish with toasted pine nuts (or other toppings of your choice - chopped tomatoes, croutons, diced cucumbers, etc.).
Serve at once.
(Leftovers will wilt - only toss as much as you will eat at any meal).