Sierra Salad

Ingredients

• 1 c. walnuts, chopped
• 6 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. Asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 2 firm-ripe avocados (about 1 lb. total)
• 3 qt. bite-size pieces, rinsed, crisped romaine lettuce
• 2 c. firm-ripe tomatoes, diced
• 2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 c. red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (3.8 oz.) can sliced black ripe olives, drained
• 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 c. slivered fresh basil leaves
• salt and pepper to taste