Albanian Tossed Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Albanian Tossed Salad

• 5 oz romaine lettuce, chopped
• Red Onion
• Pitted Black Olives
• Red Bell Pepper
• 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• Cremini Mushroom
• Cucumber
• 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
• Sliced Almonds
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Lemon
• Pinch of ground black pepper

How to Make Albanian Tossed Salad

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, and red onion in a large serving bowl.
4. Add 4 oz crumbled feta cheese and 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved).
5. 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.
6. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Garnish with the toasted almonds or sesame seeds before serving immediately. Enjoy!