Classic Tossed Salad

4.7
(165)
111 Reviews
6 Photos

This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Submitted by Toni Bankson
Updated on July 14, 2022
6
6
6
6
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

  • ¼ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204 Calories
16g Fat
9g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 639mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 271mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.