CRUNCHY LETTUCE

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This is a crispy and crunchy salad with bacon and toasted almonds.

Provided by Teri

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds
¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted
4 green onions, chopped
¾ cup chow mein noodles
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the bacon, lettuce, almonds, sesame seeds, green onions and chow mien noodles; toss and refrigerate.
  • In a glass jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Shake well and chill for 1 hour.
  • Before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 956.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

Phillip Dorf
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This was a delicious and refreshing salad! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the wontons and almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Derris Edwards jr
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Too salty.


Antonio Burgess
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This is now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy lunch. I love that it's so versatile - I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Asad Magray
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Not bad!


Nishan Kishan
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the wontons, which added a nice crispy texture to the salad.


Md MdSajidul
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It was okay. Probably won't make it again.


Jubayer Faran
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I love finding new and creative ways to use lettuce. This recipe is a great example of that. The wontons and almonds added a nice crunch, and the dressing was delicious.


Ekpeta Ezekiel
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I made this for my family and they absolutely loved it! The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I also appreciated that the recipe included a variety of vegetables, making it a healthy and well-rounded meal.


Okafor Andrew
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Meh.


Sidraa Graphix
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This was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Amber Booker
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A bit too bland for my taste. I'll probably try adding some more spices next time.


pro Lp
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As someone living alone, I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients. This crunchy lettuce dish was perfect! It came together in just a few minutes and was incredibly tasty. I especially loved the addition of