Lettuce Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 large lettuce
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned (any type)
• 4 large celery ribs, trimmed and julienned
• 20 fresh cilantro stems, leaves only
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse the lettuce under cold running water, tear into bite-sized pieces, and let it stand in the ice water to crisp for 10-15 minutes. Drain well and dry very thoroughly in a salad spinner.
2. In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, and celery.
3. In a blender, combine the cilantro and olive oil; process to a puree.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
5. Toss with the salad and serve.