03.02.08
Best Recipes: Sweet and Sour Salad
Sweet and sour lovers will rejoice when their taste buds hit this salad. A light, tangy flavor coats broccoli, tomatoes, lettuce, walnuts and ramen noodles. This may be the first time you’ve used ramen noodles in a salad, but try it and experience the yummy results.
1 (3 oz.) package ramen noodles
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
4 cups broccoli florets
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 green onions, sliced
Salad Dressing
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Break ramen noodles into small pieces (you won’t be needing the flavor packet).
Saute ramen noodles and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5 - 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool.
In a large bowl, add romaine lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes and onions.
In a blender or food processor, add vegetable oil, sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Blend ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
Combine dressing and noodle mixture with salad. Toss until coated. Serve immediately.
© Donna Monday
