Crunchy Romaine Salad

This is one of my mom's recipes and all of my friends request it frequently. It's sweet and crunchy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

• Salad

• 1 (3 ounce) package  ramen noodles
• 1  cup pecans, chopped
• 1  bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
• 1  head romaine lettuce
• 4  green onions, chopped

Directions

1. For dressing combine all ingredients in an air-tight container and shake.
2. Break Ramen noodles into small pieces, discarding the flavor packet. Brown the noodles and pecans in the butter in a skillet.
3. Drain on paper towels and cool.
4. Combine the noodles, pecans, broccoli, romaine and green onions in a salad bowl and mix gently.
5. Add dressing to coat.