Crunchy Tossed Salad
Crunchy Tossed Salad layers crisp leaf lettuce with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, smoky bacon, and airy chow mein noodles for a satisfying mix of textures. A sweet-tangy dressing with a hint of garlic ties it together, making it perfect for potlucks, casual weeknight dinners, or a refreshing lunch.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crunchy Tossed Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 66 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Spread the almonds and sesame seeds on an ungreased baking sheet.
- 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
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
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 16%
- Protein 7.21 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 29.79 g 11%
- Total Fat 21.44 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 2.61 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 162.68 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.76 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 138.09 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 8.72 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 21.61 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 555.0 mcg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin C 13.51 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crunchy Tossed Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chow Mein Noodles, Lettuce, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 326.98 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crunchy Tossed Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Crunchy Tossed Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chow Mein Noodles, Lettuce, Minced Garlic, Monosodium Glutamate. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crunchy Tossed Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crunchy Tossed Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crunchy Tossed Salad healthy?
- Crunchy Tossed Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 326.98 calories and 7.21 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 162.68 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.61 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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