Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　1 garlic clove

　　1 teaspoon drained bottled capers

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　14 romaine leaves, washed well, spun dry, the ribs discarded, and the leaves sliced thin (about 3 cups)

　　4 mushrooms, sliced thin

　　Mince the garlic and the capers and with the flat side of a knife mash the mixture with the salt to form a paste. In a bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the mushrooms and toss the salad well.