classic tossed salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle italian salad dressing

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. when the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
• in a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and romano cheese. when ready to serve, toss with italian dressing.