Classic Tossed Salad

Classic Tossed Salad
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    499

A vibrant and textured salad, perfect as a refreshing accompaniment or a light meal. The combination of crisp lettuces, salty feta, and toasted almonds creates a delightful harmony of flavors and textures.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Toast the Almonds and Sesame Seeds: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until lightly golden brown (approximately 3-5 minutes). Add the sesame seeds and continue toasting for another minute, until fragrant and lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let cool.

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02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Prepare the Greens: In a large salad bowl, combine the torn romaine and red leaf lettuces.

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03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Add the Remaining Ingredients: Add the crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced mushrooms to the bowl with the lettuce.

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04 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Combine all Ingredients: Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds, and grated Romano cheese.

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Dress and Serve: Just before serving, toss the salad with your favorite Italian dressing. Ensure all ingredients are lightly coated.

For a more intense flavor, try toasting the almonds with a pinch of smoked paprika.
If you don't have red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce will also work well.
Homemade croutons can add a lovely crunch to this salad.
Consider grilling the red onion slices for a sweeter, smoky flavor.
Use high-quality Italian dressing for the best flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 166 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Quinton Christiansen

    The feta cheese and Italian dressing are such a good combination!

  • Alena Wehner

    Easy to prepare and very flavorful. I will definitely make this again.

  • Arvid Dicki

    This salad was a hit at our family gathering! The toasted almonds really made a difference.

  • Glenna Reynolds

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

  • Macie Wunsch

    My kids loved it, even the red onion, which is a miracle!

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