Crunchy Tossed Salad Food

CRUNCHY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Chill for 1 hour. , Just before serving, in a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, almonds, sesame seeds and onions in a large bowl. Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chow mein noodles.

CRUNCHY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients in a container with tight fitting lid and shake well.
• In a large bowl, add lettuce and then sprinkle remaining ingredients on top. Add the amount of dressing to your taste and toss the salad.
• Note: To toast almonds put on cookie sheet and put in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 2 mins, then add sesame seeds on sheet. Watch closely, so not to over toast and burn. Cook another 2 mins and check for doneness, if golden remove from oven and cool.

CRUNCHY TOPPING FOR TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet. Add remaining ingredients PLUS one packet of the ramen noodle seasoning. Stir until noodles start to brown. Cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
• You can use different kinds of nuts and seeds. I throw in whatever we have on hand.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
• For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
• Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.

CRUNCHY ASIAN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Shake well. Chill at least an hour.
• 2. Just before serving, combine the lettuce, bacon, almonds, sesame seeds and onions in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss.
• 3. Top with chow mein noodles.

CRUNCHY LETTUCE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a salad bowl, combine the bacon, lettuce, almonds, sesame seeds, green onions and chow mien noodles; toss and refrigerate.
• In a glass jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Shake well and chill for 1 hour.
• Before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss and serve.

CRUNCHY ROMAINE TOSS

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. In a skillet, saute noodles in butter until golden. In a large bowl, combine noodles, broccoli, romaine and onions. Just before serving, toss with dressing and walnuts.

CRUNCHY ORIENTAL TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix salad dressing ingredients.
• 2. Toast almonds and sesame seeds.
• 3. Mix all salad ingredients together add dressing and top with chow mien noodles.