How to Make Soccer Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a soccer fan looking for a delicious and nutritious meal to fuel you through a game or practice? Look no further than the Soccer Salad! This salad is packed with fresh and vibrant ingredients that will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the field. Whether you're a player, coach, or avid fan, this salad is the perfect way to show your support for the beautiful game while also taking care of your body with a healthy meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 ounces blanched slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • 5 slices bacon
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent®)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 heads leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 242mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 256mg