The Ultimate Tossed Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 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
• 0.25 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Instructions

1. Toast the almonds in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until lightly browned. Add sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute, or until the seeds are toasted and fragrant.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh lettuce with feta cheese, olives, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, juicy tomatoes, sliced onion, mushrooms, and grated Romano cheese. Just before serving, toss with your favorite Italian dressing for a burst of flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 204 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 639 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 19 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g