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Soccer Salad

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"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." — Laura

Directions

Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Spread the almonds and sesame seeds onto an ungreased baking sheet.
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.
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.
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.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Jun 22, 2011

We loved this. I used 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon powder in place of Accent -- the Knorr brand contains MSG and seemed a suitable substitute. I added sesame oil (to taste) to the dressing to augment the rich sesame flavor of the toasted seeds. Thanks for the recipe, I'll use this dressing again, as it's mild and made from things I always have around!

—JARRIE

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Dec 21, 2009

The BEST salad ever!

—CCSargent

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8 Ratings

Oct 14, 2009

This was the best! Served it for a crowd of 40 and they loved it. Same type of salad as the coleslaw and Ichi Ban but this had more of a kick. Two heads of lettuce is not too muck either. Enjoy!

—Gayle's Kitchen

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Oct 12, 2011

This salad was great! I loved the flavor the dressing gave to the salad. All of the ingredients are very different so I wasn't sure how they would all go together, but this is fantastic. I don't usually like almonds in things, but I loved them in here. We will definitely eat this again! Thanks for this recipe!

—Kristen B.

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Jun 20, 2012

Way better than expected! I cut the recipe in half for my family of 4 and just used a bag of prewashed lettuce. I also toasted the almonds and sesame seeds in a small skillet and added real bacon bits/pieces (about half a bag) to the pan, heated through. Meanwhile, I mixed up the dressing in a small bowl and once the almonds, seeds and bacon were ready I added them to the dressing while hot, which really nicely distributed the bacon flavor. Tossed all before serving, great and so simple; I think this only took about 10 minutes tops! :D Thanks for the new recipe to add to my rotating collection of keepers!

—fausterlady

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May 15, 2013

LOVE this salad! Made it twice exactly as listed but modified it the last couple times to lighten it up. Decreased oil to 1/3 cup of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) in place of 1/2 cup of vegetable oil because I thought it was too oily, used Splenda instead of white sugar, omitted the bacon, and, as another reviewer suggested, used HerbOx chicken bouillon granules (no MSG) in place of Accent (who even uses that anymore?). Still had the same great taste with a lot less calories. Yummy!!

—DawnB

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Nutrition

Calories
295 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
13.6 g
4%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
24.5 g
38%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
6.6 g
13%

Sodium
242 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Soccer Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 295
Calories from Fat: 220

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.5g 38 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 242mg 10 %
** Potassium 256mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.6g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 6.6g 13 %
Sugars 7.2g
** Vitamin A 104 %
** Vitamin C 21 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 18 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.