Sierra's Salad

Submitted by Babs in Toyland

"I copied this recipe out of a magazine years ago (I think it was Sunset). I love all these ingredients so I knew I would love the salad. A great summertime meal."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 firm ripe avocados
• 3 quarts bite size pieces romaine lettuce
• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 (3 7/8 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
• 1⁄2 lb crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup slivered fresh basil leaf

directions

1. In a 8-10 inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir or shake walnuts frequently until golden, about 3 minutes.
2. Pour into a large bowl and add vinegar, olive oil and sesame oil.
3. Pit and peel avocados, cut into 1/2 inch chunks and add to bowl.
4. Add lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, olives, cheese and basil and mix well.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.