Soccer Salad
The reader who contributed this tasty recipe exclaims, "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, soccer game or other event, I'm asked to share the recipe."
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 3 oz. blanched slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 5 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp. MSG
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 heads leaf lettuce - rinsed dried and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
Instructions
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Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F. Spread the almonds and sesame seeds onto an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the almonds are just turning golden brown, about 8 minutes.
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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.
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Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, cool, and crumble.
For the dressing:
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Shake the sugar, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, vegetable oil, and garlic in a glass jar with a sealable lid until mixed.
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Combine the cooled almonds, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, lettuce, and chow mein noodles in a bowl.
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Pour the dressing overtop and gently toss until coated.
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I made this salad the other day (for a soccer match of course) and it was AMAZING!