Western Bacon-Nut Salad

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, crumbled
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts (pecans, almonds, filberts or walnuts)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 3  tablespoons chili sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 1  head lettuce
• 2  medium tomatoes
• 1 1⁄4 cups celery, diced
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  sliced onion rings

Directions

1. Cook bacon until crisp.
2. Sauté nut meats.
3. Drain both on paper towels.
4. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, chili sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.
5. Arrange greens, tomatoes, celery and onion rings in salad bowl.
6. Add bacon bits and nut meats.
7. Toss lightly to blend.
8. Pour sour cream dressing over all and toss gently.
9. Additional crisp bacon and sautéed nuts may be passed with salad as accompaniments.
10. Serves 6.