A Typical Cuban Salad

Raúl Musibay: This is the salad you see at just about every Cuban party.

Jorge Castillo: It's a very simple salad and it's easy to make

Glenn Lindgren: Sometimes it's the simple dishes that taste the best.

Jorge Castillo: Or bring back the best memories of Cuba!

2 ripe red tomatoes

1 white onion

1 head iceberg lettuce

6-8 radishes, sliced thin

Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

4 cloves garlic, mashed

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Use a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice to the crushed garlic. Whisk together thoroughly. You can also use a blender to emulsify the oil and liquids.

Just before serving:

Gradually add the dressing, a little at a time, while you toss the salad with a couple of large salad forks. Add just enough dressing to cover the salad -- more or less to your own taste.

Recipe and editorial content from the book: "Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban"

Gibbs Smith Publisher, Copyright 2004

All Rights Reserved. No copying or commercial duplication without written permission and proper attribution.

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