Romaine & roquefort salad with herb vinaigrette - bon app

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupRed wine vinegar
¼cupChopped fresh basil
2tablespoonsDry red wine
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
1tablespoonMinced shallots
1tablespoonChopped fresh chives or green onions
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
teaspoonDry mustard
teaspoonSugar
1Garlic clove, minced
1cupOlive oil
2Heads romaine lettuce, each quartered through stem
4ouncesRoquefort cheese, crumbled

Directions

Whisk first 10 ingredients together in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 4 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperture before using.

Arrange 1 lettuce quarter on each of 8 plates. Drizzle with dressing.

Sprinkle salad with cheese and serve.

Bon Appetit/October/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>