This outstanding salad recipe had our test kitchen going throughout the day. There is always a sort of magic that occurs when you make a simple yet nutrient packed salad. This salad is brutally good and so fun to make. The color contrats are out of this world. I hope you all enjoy!

1 – 6 oz. package chopped walnuts

2 package Ramen Noodles, uncooked, broken up (discard flavor packet)

4 Tablespoon butter, melted

1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped

1 head romaine lettuce, washed, cut in small pieces

1 small red onion, very thinly sliced (the original recipe called for 4 green onions)

optional fruit — strawberries or kiwis or whatever you want to try

1 cup Sweet and Sour Dressing (see recipe below)

1. Toss the ramen noodles and walnuts with the melted butter and bake in 250*F oven until browned nicely, about 20-30 minutes (or you can turn up oven, but watch closely). The original recipe said to do them in a skillet.  I don’t know about you, but every time I have to watch something closely, I forget about it and burn whatever I’m suppose to be keeping an eye on.

2. Combine the broccoli, romaine and the red onions.  Right before serving, pour some of the Sweet and Sour Dressing over and toss to coat.

3. Add the walnut/noodle mixture and toss some more. (I usually make extra nut/noodle mixture and sprinkle some on top of salad.) If you want to add strawberries, kiwi or any other fruit, add it now.

4. You won’t need the whole recipe for dressing so save it for another time. Also, I only mix up what I think we might need. That way you don’t have soggy salad left over and you can always mix up another bowl.

Sweet and Sour Dressing

1 cup vegetable oil

3/4-1 cup sugar

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

salt and pepper to taste

1. Whisk the sugar and red wine vinegar until sugar has dissolved. 

2. Slowly pour in the oil and whisk until it has emulsified.

3. Add in the soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

Store in refrigerator.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Rosemary and The Goat food blog, rosemaryandthegoat.com.

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