Crunchy Romaine Salad

A wonderful combination of flavors in this very easy to prepare salad. A ton of crunch comes from ramen noodles, pecans, and romaine lettuce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.75 cup canola oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until well blended. Set aside.

Step 2

Break ramen noodles into small pieces; set aside. Discard flavor packet.

Step 3

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and noodles; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; let cool.

Step 4

Toss broccoli, romaine lettuce, green onions, pecans, and noodles together in a bowl. Add 1 cup, or more, dressing; toss to coat.