Spanish Salad

I absolutely love salads and flavorful dressings.  This salad has the flavors that you would find in Spain or a Spanish restaurant.  Very simple and easy to prepare.  It makes a perfect side dish or even as a main course for lunch with some crusty bread. I have been into Spanish food a lot lately and found a wonderful little Spanish restaurant here in the NY area that was fabulous.  The prices were reasonable, the service and food were excellent.  Here is the link for anyone  in the NY/LI area. Meson Iberia Spanish Restaurant

Spanish Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, chopped

1 cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped

3 large scallions (spring onions, green onions), chopped

3 large hearts of romaine, chopped (you can also mix in a bit of arugula/rocket lettuce)

10 or more large green pimento stuffed olives, sliced in half

2 tbsp. drained capers

1 garlic clove, chopped

2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large glass container or bottle mix together the garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oil and vinegar.  Let stand at least a half hour for the flavors to meld together.  Toss the rest of the ingredients together.  Add the dressing right before serving.

Enjoy!