Classic Tossed Salad

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
• 1 , 4 ounce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
• 1 red onion , halved and thinly sliced
• 6 freshs mushrooms , sliced
• 0.25 cups grated Romano cheese
• 1 , 8 ounce

Instructions

1. 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. 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.