Classic Tossed Salad Recipe
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Classic Tossed Salad

By: Toni Bankson 
"This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (92)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 204 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2004 by quesera   view full review
Delicious. I took this to a potluck and I didn't get enough myself before it was totally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
Great salad. I left the dressing off since everyone at our house likes a different type. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by LAURILAN   view full review
Really great salad when you want a tossed salad that is different than the norm. The almonds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by Jules   view full review
This was a very good salad, and my husband couldn't get enough of it. I have to say though, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by IGOT2SKI   view full review
Very colorful and delicious salad! I used a garlic italian dressing and left out the sesame...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by Chef Mickey (aka Mickey) Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this salad for company and it was OK. i rinsed the lettuce (to clean it) and, as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2003 by LOUANA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I brought this salad to a dinner party (my contribution to the dinner meal). It was the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by LINDSAYMILLERKS   view full review
This salad is excellent-- but the dressing is not. I cut out more than half the oil and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by NFARBOTKO   view full review
This salad was so good! The cheeses were great and the almonds added a nice little crunch. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2003 by KellyC   view full review
Outstanding! I brought this to a dinner party and it was gone in a flash! At least three...

 

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