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
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• ¾ cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until well blended. Break ramen noodles into small pieces, discarding flavor packet.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Combine noodles, pecans, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and green onions in a bowl; toss gently. Dress with 1 cup, or more, of dressing; toss to coat.