Pretty Bell Pepper Party Salad

Loaded with color and chock full of vegetables with a sweet mustard dressing.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  head romaine lettuce, chopped bite-sized
• 1  head red leaf lettuce, chopped bite-sized
• 6  green onions, sliced or chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, julienned thinly
• 1  red bell pepper, julienned thinly
• 1  orange bell pepper, julienned thinly
• 1  yellow bell pepper, julienned thinly
• 1 (6 ounce) package  ocean spray craisins (dried cranberries)
• 2 (3 ounce) packages  chicken-flavored ramen noodles, broken into small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced almonds

• Dressing

• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄3 cup vinegar
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine both heads of lettuce, green onions, bell peppers and cranberries.
2. Saute ramen noodles, seasonings from packets, sesame seeds and almonds in 1 stick butter. Stir constantly for 2 minutes over medium-low heat. Watch carefully,.
3. do not burn!
4. Drain on paper towel. Set aside to cool.
5. Dressing: (can make ahead).
6. Put in jar and shake very well to mix.
7. To serve:
8. Toss salad mixture with noodle mixture.
9. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss to coat.
10. Serve immediately.
11. Serves 12-15.