Crunchy Tossed Salad

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. 2

   Spread the almonds and sesame seeds on an ungreased baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until the almonds just start to turn 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, let cool, and crumble.

4. 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, let cool, and crumble.

5. 5

   Make the dressing by shaking the sugar, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, vegetable oil, and garlic in a glass jar with a sealable lid until combined. Combine the cooled almonds, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, lettuce, and chow mein noodles in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until coated.

• Calories 326.98 kcal Moderate
• Protein 7.21 g Moderate
• Carbs 29.79 g Moderate
• Total Fat 21.44 g High
• Saturated Fat 2.61 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
• Sodium 162.68 mg Moderate
• Fiber 5.76 g Good Source
• Sugar 7.15 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 181.97 mg Moderate
• Iron 9.07 mg Good Source
• Potassium 21.61 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 3176.55 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 42.51 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Tree Nuts 🌰
• Soy 🌱
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Sesame
• Garlic 🧄