Crunchy Romaine Toss

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As the soup simmers I throw together Crunchy Romaine Toss,' she notes. Ramen noodles, broccoli and nuts get a unique treatment in this salad from a sweet-tart dressing. 'Guests always ask for the recipe,' she says.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup cider vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

  • 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli

  • 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn

  • 4 green onions, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. In a skillet, saute noodles in butter until golden. In a large bowl, combine noodles, broccoli, romaine and onions. Just before serving, toss with dressing and walnuts.