Crunchy Lettuce Salad

The toasted almonds, chow mein noodles, and sesame seeds add lots of crunch to this salad.


1/3  cup  sliced almonds
1/4  cup  chow mein noodles
 2  tsp  sesame seeds
1/2  cup  vegetable oil
1/4  cup  sugar
 2  Tbs  cider or white wine vinegar
1/2  tsp  salt
1/4  tsp  pepper
 8  cups  torn iceberg or romaine lettuce
 4  green onions with tops, diced
 5  strips  bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a baking pan, combine almonds, chow mein noodles and sesame seeds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 min, or until lightly toasted. Set aside. (Alternately, you can do this in a skillet on top of the stove. Just watch it carefully, and stir often, as it can burn easily.)

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper; shake well.

In a large bowl, toss lettuce, onions and bacon. Just before serving, add almond mixture and toss.