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Soccer Salad

By: Laura  
"The origin of this salad's unusual name is unknown, but it's a definite crowd pleaser. Every time I bring it to a potluck or other event, I'm asked to share the recipe."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 5 slices bacon
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  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent®)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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  • 2 heads leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Spread the almonds and sesame seeds onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the almonds are just turning golden brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, cool, and crumble.
  4. Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool; crumble.
  5. Make the dressing by shaking the sugar, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, vegetable oil, and garlic in a glass jar with a sealable lid until mixed. Combine the cooled almonds, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, lettuce, and chow mein noodles in a bowl. Pour the dressing overtop and gently toss until coated.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 295 | Total Fat: 24.5g | Cholesterol: 6mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by Gayle's Kitchen 
This was the best! Served it for a crowd of 40 and they loved it. Same type of salad as the... MORE

 
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