Grandmothers Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, chilled and torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 large Creole tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 large homegrown cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 2 pods fresh garlic
• 1 oz. finest quality extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Toss the chilled greens, tomatoes and cucumber in a wooden bowl.

2. Crush the garlic over the salad using a garlic press.

3. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Add salt and pepper.

The Plantation Dining Room, Carter Plantation