Russian Garlic Salad

• garlic cloves↗30

  cleaned and peeled

• olive oil↗1⁄2 cup
• lemon juice↗1⁄4 cup
• white wine vinegar↗4 tablespoons
• salt and pepper

  to taste

• oregano↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blanch the whole cloves of garlic in boiling water for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove and plunge into cold water.

3. 3

   Drain.

4. 4

   Mix with the remaining ingredients.

5. 5

   Allow to marinate for 5 days in the refrigerator before serving.

6. 6

   The salad is served as it is, in small bowls alongside the main plate.

7. 7

   Or you may chop this up and add it to a layered green salad.