Orange Romaine Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons red wine vinegar (not halal)
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 spring onions, sliced
1 large cos lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons orange juice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated very small (optional)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (optional)

Preparation

In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, pepper and spring onion, (& orange juice, orange rind if using). Close the lid and shake vigorously to blend.
Place the cos lettuce into a large serving bowl. Drizzle over vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add orange slices (& dried cranberries if using) and toss gently. Garnish with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.