Becky's Japanese Salad

Submitted by D. Todd Miller

"Admittedly, this salad is as American as apple pie, despite its name. However, it is a crowd-pleaser at cookouts and potlucks! Thanks to my cousin, Becky Snyder, for this recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 1 head lettuce
• 3 green onions
• 4 ounces sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup salad oil
• 3 ounces crunchy chow mein noodles

directions

1. For the dressing, mix sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil in a small container with a lid. Shake vigorously to mix and set aside.
2. For the salad, shred the lettuce and chop the onions. Mix these in a large bowl, along with the sliced almonds and poppy seeds. Chill.
3. When ready to serve, toss the salad with the dressing. Sprinkle the chow mein noodles on top. Be advised: adding the dressing and/or the noodles too early will result in a soggy salad.
4. OPTIONAL: To make this salad a complete meal, add two grilled, sliced chicken breasts and a small drained can of mandarin oranges.

Reviews

[Mamawolfe]

My whole family enjoyed this simple to make salad. I substitued Splenda for the sugar.