Crunchy Romaine Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.75 cup canola oil
• 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 green onions, chopped

Steps

1. Add sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until dressing is well blended. Set aside.
2. Break ramen noodles into small pieces; set aside. Discard flavor packet.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and noodles; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; let cool.
4. Toss broccoli, romaine lettuce, green onions, pecans, and noodles together in a large serving bowl. Add 1 cup dressing; toss to coat. Add more dressing as desired.