Crunchy Romaine Salad Recipe

Crunchy Romaine Salad Recipe

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  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.
  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.
  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.