Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad

Salad Ingredients

• 1 package ramen noodles, crushed

• 1 cup roasted & salted pecan halves

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (10-12 cups)

• 1 crown broccoli, chopped (approx. 3-4 cups)

• 4 green onions, chopped

• 1 cup strawberries, sliced thick

Dressing Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or 1/3 cup olive oil)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a medium saucepan, on medium heat, combine crushed noodles (discard

  seasoning pack) and pecan halves

• Sautee mixture until it starts to turn golden - be careful not to over-toast!

• Set aside to cool

• Chop vegetables and strawberries and combine in large bowl

• Toss together noodle and nut mixture with vegetables and strawberries

Dressing

• Heat red wine vinegar and sugar together and stir until the sugar is dissolved

• Allow dressing to completely cool, and then add remaining dressing ingredients (oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper)

• Pour dressing over salad mixture and coat thoroughly

• Serve immediately

• Serves 8-10