Ingredients for Albanian Tossed Salad
- 5 oz romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- Cucumber
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- a pinch of ground black pepper
- 3 oz red leaf lettuce
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How to Make Albanian Tossed Salad
- Toast 1/4 cup of almonds or sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside.
- Wash and chop 5 oz of romaine lettuce, 3 oz of red leaf lettuce, 1/2 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- Combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, and red onion in a large serving bowl.
- Add 4 oz crumbled feta cheese and 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of ground black pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with the toasted almonds or sesame seeds before serving immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
38g
Fat
46g
Carbs
7g
