Romaine Salad with Feta Cheese

Recipe By:
Aheela
  • Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
[1]
 
submit photo Submit a Photo
  • Total Time 20 min Ico-add
  • Yield 6 Servings
  • Level Easy

A nice change from the standard iceburg lettuce salad, this romaine salad with feta cheese incorporates other tastes and textures as well to produce a flavorful ante dinner treat.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
  • 6 ounces (1 small can) sliced black olives
  • 4 ounces blanched slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Similar Recipes
More Similar Recipes ›

Directions

  1. 1. Wash and spin dry the romaine and red leaf lettuce. Chop roughly and mix together in a large bowl.
  2. 2. Add the onion, olives, almonds (if using), sesame seeds, tomatoes and mushrooms. Chill the salad until ready to serve.
  3. 3. Put the garlic in a mixing bowl and bruise thoroughly with the back of a spoon. Add the vinegar and oil; mix thoroughly with a fork. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. 4. To serve, mix the vinegar and oil again; add it to the salad and toss thoroughly. Portion into salad bowls and top each salad with sprinkles of romano and feta cheese.