Cuban Tossed Salad - tomatoes

Method

• Cut the tomatoes in wedges, cut the onion in thin slices.
• Break up the lettuce by hand.
• Toss all ingredients together with the radishes.
• Place all the vegetables in the refrigerator to chill.
• 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.