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Twig Salad


"I got this recipe from a very dear friend who got it from a co-worker. We tried it and people just go crazy. It's especially great for parties and family get-togethers."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time:
5 Minutes
Ready In:
25 Minutes
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt-free herb and spice blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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  • 1 1/2 heads iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound chopped cooked chicken breast meat
  • 1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) package blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In small bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, seasoning blend, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, chow mein noodles, almonds, sesame seeds, green onions, and poppy seeds. Toss to blend. Pour salad dressing over the salad just before serving.


Note

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir constantly.