Crunchy Lettuce Recipe
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Crunchy Lettuce

By: Teri 
"This is a crispy and crunchy salad with bacon and toasted almonds."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 555 | Total Fat: 46.7g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by Peach822 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I will definitely make this again. This is the first time I have used iceberg lettuce in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2005 by jee jee   view full review
Excellent salad...can be very portable---mix all except dressing in a big zip bag and put the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
Because I wasn't too interested in a 700+ calorie salad, I simply put the lettuce on a plate,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by jenny   view full review
My husband and I LOVE this recipe - great salad! Great for potlucks as it's still good when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by Ezara   view full review
A tasty salad that was fairly quick and easy to make. The dressing tasted 'right', however, it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Jen Clemens   view full review
This is a wonderful and easy recipe! I've served it a number of time for guests and have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by Jeannette   view full review
My kids loved this salad. I made half of the recipe for the 4 of us and left out the bacon. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Laura   view full review
I make this salad all of the time--my friends and family LOVE it! Instead of 6 slices of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2012 by cindylan   view full review
The perfect light addition to a spicy meal. My whole family really enjoyed it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by cookntaste   view full review
WOW! This was such a great summer night dinner! Tasty, easy and quick - that makes for a...

 

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