Wilted Romaine And Red Onions

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   If using baby Romaine, the leaves can be pulled off the core and placed directly in the salad bowl.

2. 2

   With a regular head of Romaine, trim any unattractive outer leaves from the lettuce, remove the core, rinse the leaves and dry them.

3. 3

   Tear them into bite-size pieces and place them in the salad bowl.

4. 4

   Add the mushrooms.

5. 5

   Beat together the vinegar and anchovy paste.

6. 6

   Beat in two tablespoons of the olive oil and set aside.

7. 7

   Beat the remaining four tablespoons of oil in a large skillet.

8. 8

   Add the onions and saute over medium high heat until they have just wilted and lost their raw sharpness.

9. 9

   Add the croutons and toss in the skillet to coat them lightly with the oil.

10. 10

    Remove the skillet from the heat.

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    Add the vinegar, anchovy paste and oil mixture to the skillet, stir, then immediately pour the contents of the skillet over the lettuce.

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    Season with pepper, toss and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.