- 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic, minced to a paste with a pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- the small inner leaves of 1 head romaine
- 4 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, sliced
- 3 radishes, cut into thin wedges
- 1 teaspoon julienne strips fresh mint leaves
- In a large bowl whisk together garlic paste, lemon juice, and oil until emulsified. Add romaine, olives, radishes, and mint and toss salad until combined well.