Western Bacon-Nut Salad Recipe 🥗
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the West with this hearty and wholesome Western Bacon-Nut Salad. A perfect blend of crispy bacon, crunchy nuts, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sour cream dressing, this salad is a delightful addition to any meal or gathering. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 slices | Bacon |
| 1/4 – 1/2 cup | Sour cream |
| 1/2 cup | Chili sauce |
| 3 tsp | Prepared mustard |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper |
| 1 | Lettuce |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 2 stalks | Celery |
| 1 1/4 cups | Onion rings |
| 1/4 – 1/2 cup | Nut meats |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 174.7
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Cholesterol: 18.7mg
- Sodium: 425.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.5g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 4.9g
Instructions:
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Cook Bacon: Begin by cooking the bacon until it’s crispy. This will usually take about 8-10 minutes over medium heat. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pan and drain it on paper towels to remove excess grease.
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Sauté Nut Meats: While the bacon is cooking, sauté the nut meats in a separate pan until they are lightly browned and fragrant. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Once done, set them aside to cool.
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Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chili sauce, prepared mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
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Assemble Salad: In a large salad bowl, arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, celery, and onion rings. Crumble the cooked bacon into bits and sprinkle them over the vegetables along with the sautéed nut meats.
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Toss: Gently toss the salad ingredients together to evenly distribute the flavors.
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Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared sour cream dressing over the salad and toss gently once again to coat everything evenly.
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Serve: Your Western Bacon-Nut Salad is now ready to be served! Optionally, you can pass additional crisp bacon and sautéed nuts as accompaniments for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy Your Culinary Creation! 🍽️
Whether you’re enjoying a cozy meal at home or bringing a dish to a potluck, this Western Bacon-Nut Salad is sure to impress. Packed with delicious flavors and textures, it’s a delightful way to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and meats into your diet in under 30 minutes. So gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the taste of the West in every bite!
