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) 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.