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Crunchy Lettuce

SUBMITTED BY: Teri

"This is a crispy and crunchy salad with bacon and toasted almonds."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
Read Reviews (9)
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
  • 1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chow mein noodles
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by jenny
My husband and I LOVE this recipe - great salad! Great for potlucks as it's still good when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2005 by jee jee
Excellent salad...can be very portable---mix all except dressing in a big zip bag and put the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by Peach822
I will definitely make this again. This is the first time I have used iceberg lettuce in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Jen Clemens
This is a wonderful and easy recipe! I've served it a number of time for guests and have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Laura
I make this salad all of the time--my friends and family LOVE it! Instead of 6 slices of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by cookntaste
WOW! This was such a great summer night dinner! Tasty, easy and quick - that makes for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2006 by Breeze
Love this! Used bagged, pre-washed and torn lettuce and bacon pieces from the pouch for time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by Caroline C
Because I wasn't too interested in a 700+ calorie salad, I simply put the lettuce on a plate,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by Jeannette
My kids loved this salad. I made half of the recipe for the 4 of us and left out the bacon. ... MORE


 
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