Crunchy Romaine Salad

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Add sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until well blended. Set aside.

2. 2

   Break ramen noodles into small pieces; set aside. Discard flavor packet.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and noodles; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; let cool.

4. 4

   Toss broccoli, romaine lettuce, green onions, pecans, and noodles together in a bowl. Add 1 cup, or more, dressing; toss to coat.